Ball in dugout

Antonella · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Jun 08, 2005, 09:44am

Really happened in a game here in Italy:

R1 on first. Pitch out and catcher try to pick-off R1.
Very strong throw that deflects on F4's glove and end in the first base dugout.
Umpires award R1 3rd base.
Do you agree?

A.

IRISHMAFIA · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Jun 08, 2005, 10:06am

If the umpire judges that F4 lost the ball trying to sweep a tag, it is just one base. Other than that, give her 3rd.

Antonella · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Jun 09, 2005, 07:25am

Thanks for your reply.
Could you pls add a rule reference in the case you award the runner just ONE base?

A.

P.S. Even ASA rule would ok to me.

Dakota · #4 (**permalink**) Thu Jun 09, 2005, 09:34am

Quote:

Originally posted by Antonella
Thanks for your reply.
Could you pls add a rule reference in the case you award the runner just ONE base?

A.

P.S. Even ASA rule would ok to me.

Well, the best I can do is the lowly ASA rule.

ASA 8-5-G EXCEPTION-1