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Originally Posted by BretMan
Same as most softball. When the obstructed runner is tagged out the ball is dead, the umpire is to call time and then award the base.
DeMuth just gave a safe signal, then pointed at third base.
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While the mechanic was incorrect, what he did probably did a better job than the correct mechanics would have of indicating what the call was to the millions watching (as well as to the talking heads).