Ejection

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I don't understand what happened. BR was running through the base and had time to poke F3? F3 was catching a throw from F4 and had time to react to a poke in the ribs, turn, and bump BR? When did all of this occur?

The play was essentially over when the contact happened. The more I think of it, I'm not sure if the throw was from F4 or from the pitcher, but the catch was made with F3 leaning toward foul territory. BR passed on the inside of F3, and the contact occurred.

Assuming nobody ended up on his butt, I think I'd probably call time and ask them both if they'd like to be around to play in the 7th inning.

I guess this answers my question. I wanted to know if this is considered an all or nothing situation, or would "Calm down guys," be acceptable to most in this situation.