Cubs vs. Braves

[Cubbies87]

We don't really know why the home plate overturned the first base ump, it was speculation that it was because of a lane violation.

However, using SC Ump's example, there would be more reason for a penalty on behalf of Fick (BR). The instant that Karros (F3) caught the ball on the "force" at first, Fick (BR) was out. So, Fick (BR) is now a retired runner, and should remove himself to the dugout.

However, while being a retired runner, with no play anywhere near him or affect him, he physically attacks an opposing player. With or without an OBR book with me, if a physical attack is made without a play (i.e. not bowling over a catcher), the *poop* hits the fan.

But, then that begs the question, why were no penalties brought?

[Edited by Cubbies87 on Oct 5th, 2003 at 04:08 PM]