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

[More Cowbell]

My last post was something I had never seen, then last night we had another.

LL 10-11 year olds. Last inning, bases loaded, infield in, no outs. Winning run at third. Sharp grounder to short, throw home for force. Both catcher and runner on third are new to the game, so despite the out being recorded, they both engage in pretty comical pickle.

Cue the coaches, parents, fans, strangers, etc yelling, "Hold the ball...he's out..." The rundown lasted several throws and the catcher dropping the ball, but the new runner on third didn't advance home.

Questions
1.) Did the umpire do the right thing by remaining silent?
2.) What if the runner did it intentionally? (which I'm sure he didn't, just wondering) Would that make a difference?

That is all, thanks!