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					Originally Posted by lawump  Oh God, this sentence brings back painful memories of the 10-page thread (slight exaggeration) we had 5 years ago (or so) on whether or not the ball became dead between innings under OBR. | 
	
 I know dat's right.
I think the ball would become officially dead when the defense has left the field, and no longer has the opportunity to appeal at the end of a half inning.