Check with partner

[Reffing Rev.]

We had this happen at our state tournament last weekend. Only problem was, video showed (after the game) it wasn't nearly as close as the calling official thought it was. Calling official said he had all the facts.

This is where we need to redefine facts. Whether or not the runner touches the base before the fielder is a FACT not a JUDGEMENT. When you look to higher levels of softball/baseball those are reviewable because they are facts not judgements.

The only person in the complex who thought that play was correct was the one being paid to gather the facts. Maybe if he was willing to check his facts with a partner the crew would have ruled the play correctly. Instead, the crew failed the game.