FWIW, While once accused of an inappropriate overrule during a LL game with a parent from the stands doing bases (several years ago and I was not guilty), I've never sought to overrule another ump. But cupl years ago, I was bases in Summer over 30 ball. R3, 1 out, fly ball to F7 down the line. Caught after fumbling, R3 tags and scores. Defense appeals to PU that R3 left early. PU calls R3 out. Inning over, no score. Offense explodes in dugout and coach heads for PU. I hear their complaint, but didn't see R3 leave as I was checking BR for touch of 1st. PU had ball and R3. I intercepted the coach and walked calmly to my partner, and asked if R3 left at the first touch by F7. He said yes, and I quietly reminded him of the rule, he then reversed himself. Was that the proper way fellas? BTW, I'm balkman on McGriff's.
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