Baseball's version of a BLARGE

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

There is a common term we use in umpiring about ties. "The tie goes to the umpire." And as you quoted the rule if a runner does not beat the force play or tag play, they are not safe. So they will be out if the umpire is worth their salt. And for the record it does not matter if this takes place at first base or at third, if the runner does not beat a tag or force, they are out.

Peace

Yep. Back when I used to umpire (before I learned about the joys of sports that don't get rained out or go unpredictably long), I was told that umpires get paid to call strikes and outs. If the runner doesn't beat the throw, he's OUT!