Does this run score?

[TxUmp]

I agree that this is bad terminology, but I merely used cut-and-paste to forward the question I was asked.

It probably came from an NFHS test, therefore the confusing terminology.

[Kevin Finnerty]

I always re-word a confusing question and then answer the question the way it was supposed to be worded.

[SAump]

I understand that a verbal appeal may be granted, i.e. "and the appeal is upheld."
Yet, here the defense threw the ball out of the playing field.
The runner cannot return to re-touch 3B.
Can the defense make a dead ball appeal without the baseball?
I probably would make no decision until the ball was put back into play.
Shouldn't I wait until the defense regains possession of the baseball before granting an appeal?

[Gaff]

Originally Posted by SAump

I understand that a verbal appeal may be granted, i.e. "and the appeal is upheld."
Yet, here the defense threw the ball out of the playing field.
The runner cannot return to re-touch 3B.
Can the defense make a dead ball appeal without the baseball?
I probably would make no decision until the ball was put back into play.
Shouldn't I wait until the defense regains possession of the baseball before granting an appeal?

Why go through all of this. This is a FED game and a dead ball appeal should be upheld.

[ManInBlue]

You don't need a ball for the coach to say "hey, ump, he left early" - that's FED, man - dead ball appeal should be upheld. Runner can't return to touch 3rd anyway - a following runner has crossed home.

To answer the question (again) you are correct.

[johnnyg08]

how about this? could they appeal R3 at 3rd base (alleging that he left early), then appeal R2 (who did leave early) for the 3rd out to nullify the run?

[ManInBlue]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

how about this? could they appeal R3 at 3rd base (alleging that he left early), then appeal R2 (who did leave early) for the 3rd out to nullify the run?

Yes they could make those appeals. No it would not nullify a run, because it is a timing play (no force involved) and R3 has scored prior to the appeal.

I am assuming you mean R3 had not left early, the appeal is not upheld, so they then appeal R2.

[johnnyg08]

yep, R3 safe on appeal, then they appeal R2...I know that they can appeal (not sure that's how I phrased my question though)...but it does not nullify the run?