Video: Tough break for Royals

[alex7]

Yeah, this 1st base umpire was only about 3 steps inside, so I figured he should have seen Varitek running inside.

Nice hustle by the PU though.

Sorry if it's already been shown / discussed, didn't see it in the last week.

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by alex7

Yeah, this 1st base umpire was only about 3 steps inside, so I figured he should have seen Varitek running inside.

Check the video again. BU is hustling to the position RichMSN describes to get the 90 and is nearly there when the throw is made.

PU not only had the play at the plate but, properly, as he hustled up the baseline stayed chest to ball until the throw.

BU's sin was not lack of hustle but he failed to keep an eye on the runner and ball as he was moving to get the 90.