Thread: Trick play?
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Old Thu Apr 10, 2014, 10:10pm
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by LIUmp View Post
ASA rules. R1 on 2nd. Count 2-1. Next pitch is a ball. B2 then takes off for first, defense throws ball around, R1 comes around to score, B2 is standing on 2nd. Umpires said they called B2 back to the plate to bat and allowed run to score. Right call?

Wasn't there a rule clarification or case play about something very similar?
Just where and why is the defense throwing the ball anywhere, but back to the pitcher on a supposed walk and a runner on 2B?

Nonetheless, I'm a firm believer you do not coach the teams and let it play out. The most the umpire should do is direct the batter to the box and rule a strike if not prepared to hit within 10 seconds. But that is just my opinion.
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