Little League question

[tgranillo]

I'm umping a little Fall Ball locally and came across two issues that I'm not sure about, even after poring over the rule book

1. R3 attempting 'zombie' steal, struck by ball thrown from F2 to F5. My call - dead ball, runner is awarded the base he was attempting to reach - third base.

Argument from base coach - runner should be awarded home. I said no. Right or wrong?

2. Catcher crowding the plate, batter swings late, contacting the ball and then the catcher's glove in rapid succession - almost simultaneously. PU calls strike.

Argument from me (I'm actually sitting this game out in favor of a letting a 15-yo sharpen his chops): A struck ball is live until ruled foul, and contact with the catcher or his gear in the course of a normal swing is catcher interference, whether before or after hitting the ball (umpire judgement). There's a very brief and inappropriate argument between myself and several unidentified voices across the field after which I just drop it and let control stay where it belongs - with the youth umpire. Strike call stands.

Aside from me arguing from the stands, which I know is EVIL, how about the call?

Thanks. -t.
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edited to fix the throw - F2 to F5 ...

[Edited by tgranillo on Sep 26th, 2005 at 02:27 PM]