Tie goes to the .... ?

[thumpferee]

JMO here.

I have to agree with those who say there is no tie. It is your judgement as an umpire to make a decision. I never heard an umpire say "Tie" on a close play at first or any other base. Obviously there are ties, and IMO there are circumstances during the play that help me make the call.

Example: 1) Diving play in the hole by the SS, throws form knees, runner and ball arrive simultaneously, "OUT"!

2) Ball hit to F4 who bobbles ball, runner and ball arrive simultaneously, "SAFE"!

3) Base hit by B1 and tries to stretch into a double, tag at second is applied same time runner touches base, "OUT"!

I'll be waiting for your thoughts on this philosophy.