End of Game Appeal

[ODJ]

Originally Posted by tankmjg24

On a side note, in this game I had my first triple play. IFF resulted in batter being out. Runners ran anyhow and the second baseman steps on second then throws to third. Tag at third applied to R2 to give second out. R1 thought he was out on a force and is jogging into the dugout so I called him out for abandonment. Interesting having to explain that play to the arguing coach.

Was the IFF caught?
If yes, R2 is out when F4 touched 2nd base. No need for a tag.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by ODJ

Was the IFF caught?
If yes, R2 is out when F4 touched 2nd base. No need for a tag.

Well, that's true if it was "obvious" he was appealing R2 leaving early. From the description, I don't think so.

[tankmjg24]

The IFF was not caught. Second baseman read it wrong and he had to kind of lunge back and catch it and it hit off his glove and fell (and no it was not intentionally dropped).

I am more concerned though with how to handle the play that ended the game for future reference if it occurs again.

[LilLeaguer]

Originally Posted by tankmjg24

The IFF was not caught. Second baseman read it wrong and he had to kind of lunge back and catch it and it hit off his glove and fell (and no it was not intentionally dropped).

Whoops, misread the OP ...
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I understand that this was a throw-away situation for you, but ...

If an IFF is not caught, 7.08(d) is not in effect. Base runners are not required to tag-up before advancing, though they are at risk of being tagged out themselves while off the base.
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[Altor]

So, what's the problem with the way he handled it? BR is out #1 on the IFF. F4 drops the fly, picks it up, and steps on 2nd. This is nothing since R1 is not forced and R2 need not tag up. Throw to F5 who tags R2 for out #2. R1 incorrectly thinks he's out and he is out #3 when he abandons.

[LilLeaguer]

Originally Posted by Altor

So, what's the problem with the way he handled it? BR is out #1 on the IFF. F4 drops the fly, picks it up, and steps on 2nd. This is nothing since R1 is not forced and R2 need not tag up. Throw to F5 who tags R2 for out #2. R1 incorrectly thinks he's out and he is out #3 when he abandons.

Nothing wrong, of course, except my reading abilities. Thanks for clearing me up.

[TussAgee11]

LL, gotta love it.

I'd say just stick around and watch the action, nonchalantly. If need be make a mental call on the B/R, but don't signal. That's how we handle steal plays on ball 4 / strike 3 checked swings, so you could use that mindset.