Reporter wrong on rule (I hope so anyway)!!!!

[PeteBooth]

Originally posted by WeekendRef

I see 4.09 listed in the OBR but this game was played under Fed Rules . I am certain the rule is the same but just wanted to point that out....
As MATTMETS illustrates there is some confusion on this particular play and while I don't want to kill the reporter for making this a large part of his article the following day I will point out that it is his responsibility to get the facts correct and in this case he did not .

For the record there was one out....

The aforementioned play is ruled the same under all 3 Major Rule codes. It is a Time Play - Game Over. Here's the MAIN difference between FED / OBR on Game ending procedures.

Sitch: Game tied, bases Juiced and B1 walks

In OBR all that is required is for R3 to touch Home and B1 Touch First. (Reference OBR 4.09)

In FED (Reference rule 9-1-1 Note:2) ALL runners are required to touch their respective bases.

Exception: - Fans running wild on the field making it virtually impossible for runners to complete their base-running responsibilities.

Pete Booth