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Originally posted by Jay R
Did the pitcher balk? The rule book says that the pitcher can throw to an unoccupied base to make a play. The offensive coach argued that the pitcher should have disengaged the rubber before throwing to third base. Our crew said no. We said he was making a play at third. Did we get it right or did we kick it?
Jay
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I'm with Rich on this one, and I'd say you got it right. What the umpire has to be concerned with in such cases is whether or not R2 was making a legitimate attempt to advance. If he was only bluffing, then you've got your balk. If not, then you've got your possible play at third.
In your case, the proof was in the pudding - or rather the "pickle"!
If R2 was only bluffing then he wouldn't have been caught in that run down. Good call, blue!
Hope this helps
Cheers