Do you count the run?

[NIump50]

Originally Posted by CoachJM

NIump50,

I would have to say that it does not "square up" at all and, in fact, supports the position I have argued against in the discussion on this thread. (That is, it supports the position that the non-forced R3's run should or could stand on the Ball 4 wild pitch.)

It still strikes me as "odd" and inconsistent that the proper ruling would allow runs to stand (benefit to the offense) in one situation, while negating outs that were obtained (again, benefit to the offense) in another, when it the offense that is guilty of the infraction.

JM

If the rule intends for that to be the case, I agree, it is odd. I would not rule that way, as stated before I would allow the out.
I think that when ultimately defined the interpretation will have to be consistent.