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consensus
It looks like the consensus is that
- the team was attempting a live ball appeal;
- they did not complete a real appeal because they did not say so;
- that the umpires should have done more as described by Steve
"1) Call "Time" for them when you recognize what is being attempted.
2) Ask "What are trying to do?" If they say "Make an appeal" (you already knew that!!), you rule on it, if you can.
3) If insufficient information has been provided, you ask "What exactly are appealing?" If necessary, you even ask, "Which runner?", and/or "Which base?""
BTW, side conversations later:
- the catcher said they thought that R2 missed 3rd;
- the BU said R2 did touch 3rd
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