Dropped Third Strike

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Originally Posted by ozzy6900

No, B1 was not out, he cannot become a runner on third strike not caught with bases loaded and no outs. The throw to first was a waste of time.

What force? This was a three way steal! Tag was the only way to go. Confused? Let me repeat....... the batter cannot become a runner on third strike not caught with bases loaded and no outs.

See guys, this is exactly the scenerio that we were discussing last week. The PU should have been "pounding" the batter out until someone got the message.

I thought PU was to remove the apparant runner from 1B after all action has stopped. If BR actions should happen to go unnoticed by PU, then defense may appeal BR left at 1B. Has this "ole mechanic" been adjusted lately?

The play happens far to frequently. F2 and defense also have a reponsibility of knowing the situation. BR actions are within rules and are not considered interference. When and why should PU new duties include "pounding" the batter out until someone got the message?