Question: FSU vs Clemson

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by DTQ_Blue

Clemson got a 2 run HR in the bottom of the 9th to tie the game. Their whole bench ran to the plate to greet the batter. I noticed that the first base umpire came down the line and positioned himself between the Clemson players and the FSU pitcher until they all returned to their dugout.

What is that done for?

Mike

5-1 d. After a home run, no offensive team member, other than the base coaches, shall touch the batter-runner before home plate has been
touched. Team personnel, except for preceding base runners, shall not
enter the dirt circle at home plate to congratulate the batter-runner.
PENALTY for d.—After a warning for the first offense, ejection from the
contest of one of the offending players.