A Doozy of a Rule Question

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Originally posted by bob jenkins

Randy --

I agree with those that do NOT score the run. Change the play a little: Dropped third strike, but F2 blocks the ball. R3 does not advance, but F2 throws the ball wildly to RF attempting to retire BR. Now R3 comes home, and then the BOO is appealed. I think it's "more clear" here that the advance was due to the actions of the improper batter, and I think that the ruling in the original case has to be the same.

Bob,

I had been leaning this way even after giving much thought to what has been discussed here and among several of my peers not related to this esteemed board. I do believe that the arguments for scoring a run do tend to have some legitimacy to them, which isn't often the case in sticky rule situations.

If I use a "common sense and fair play" approach, then I'd be saying do not count the run because R3 scored on a play involving the final out being the result of a batter to legally reach first base. Perhaps I'll just leave it at that before someone tries to convince me with an otherwise logical counterpoint.