does the run count?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Here's a shock, I don't give a damn about baseball, I was discussing distances.

The time it takes the runner from third to reach home as it relates to the time it takes the runner from second to reach third is the same whether the bases are 60', 90', 120' or a mile. Both runners must cover the same distance, so there is no rational reason to support the statement below.

Personally, I think it's fine both ways. You see, in SB the baseline is only 60 ft, so the runner SHOULD run home quickly once he is forced because of a walk. He didn't do it, and should suffer the consequences (no run).

But in baseball, the path is 90 ft, a lot longer, so if the runner didn't get home, I'd cut him some slack.

BTW, I don't care what game you are talking about, it isn't up the to the umpire to "cut him some slack", but for the runner to perform to the level it takes to win.