Balk with continuing action

[Bfair]

Originally posted by Jim Porter

Even though the failure to complete the throw was the balk, the pitcher still retained possession and did not complete the throw. That means that the attempt to throw to second was a second delivery, the ball should have been ruled dead at that time, and the balk penalty enforced.

Interesting situation. [/B]

I must respectfully disagree, Jim. With R1 en route to 2nd base (play still occurring) the ball should not be killed for the exact reason shown in the situation. The defense errored beyond the balk (favoring the offended offense). Offense may achieve more than the award of the balk (at their own risk).

Who knows, R1 may be related to Warren and thinking about that cold Foster's waiting for him just keep going around 2nd, 3rd, home, the dugout, and right out to the tailgate. If you kill the ball, you blow his opportunity at that successful play. Take away the base, okay------but don't take away the Foster's or you will likely have a protest.

Just my opinion,

Steve
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