tie goes to the runner?

[Cubbies87]

Originally posted by chuckfan1
My theory is this. BR is safe. To be out, ball has to BEAT runner to F3.

That is not a theory. A theory is something that is believed to be true, but cannot be proved. Problem is, that theory has already been proved false.

The rules of baseball are written in order to regulate the play of the game. They are the law. Nothing is above the law. The rules of baseball state that the runner must beat the ball to the bag, and not vice-versa.

But, whoever wants to subscribe to this theorem may do so, with the knowledge that they are going against the rules of baseball.

Also, as stated before, the way the play unfolded has nothing to do with the way the play is called. If the runner does not beat the ball to the bag, the runner is out. Period. I don't care if the shortstop leaped 15ft. in the air, snagging a ball that was headed out of the stadium. If the ball does not beat the runner, I have one thing, and only one thing in mind: "OUT!"