protest play???

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by barkmo

So what is your answer if the runner rounds 3rd, sees that the b/r is out at 1st and heads to the dugout? Do you call him out for abandonment?

Why would you? The BR made the third out.

I suspect that the umpires had poor mechanics (beyond the PU "overruling" his partner). They should have done it this way:

BU: (to PU, after the play at 1B) Did he have the base?
PU: No!
BU: Then he's safe!

Alternatively, if the BU is unaware of the pulled foot, PU calls time immediately at the end of playing action to share his information and allow the BU to decide whether to change the call. Once time is called, everyone's going to stand around on their bases and look at the umpires.