In the dirt or not?

[jpc2119]

It looked to me that it clearly did NOT hit the ground.

However, Eddings made the out signal so how is the batter not out? To the best of my knowledge, you can't call a batter out and then let him run anyway. Eddings made the delayed dead ball signal, then called him out. I'm very confused by this.

Secondly, why was Rapuano not asked earlier? He is the umpire with the best view so why did it take a second trip from Soscia to get the appeal.

Thoughts?