At least my team is good for a giggle and some case studies..

[More Cowbell]

If the "new" runner on third had scored during the botched extraneous rundown, would the run count? (Hypothetical, but it would have been a heck of a way to lose the game, especially since it was the first successful "bring the infield in" play at home we had in three years.)

The umpire was, I believe, a first year kid--who called a pretty good game--and he did signal out, but no further emphatic utterances.

The age part and potential injury issues are germane to the discussion. At some point, I suppose, they need to be pushed off the high dive. Our catcher just started playing, and he really loves to catch (our starter caught four innings prior), and the kid just didn't know what to do once he saw the runner still running and retreating.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by More Cowbell

If the "new" runner on third had scored during the botched extraneous rundown, would the run count?

the ball was still live, right?

[More Cowbell]

Yes, the ball was still live (time had not been called). So I guess the run would have counted? BTW, can any player ask for time, or just the one with the ball?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by More Cowbell

Yes, the ball was still live (time had not been called). So I guess the run would have counted? BTW, can any player ask for time, or just the one with the ball?

Anyone can *ask* for time

[MD Longhorn]

Sounds to me like the umpire did what he's supposed to. And yes, if R2 comes in, the run would count.

And to what Bob alluded to ... asking for time does not kill the play. GRANTING time out (by the umpire) is what kills the play. And if stuff is still going on, I don't care who asks for time, the umpire should not kill the play.