"Ballgame!"

[Dakota]

I'll verbally state that the game is over due to time expired (for timed games).

I'll verbally state "game" or something similar if one coach "tosses in the towel" so to speak.

But for a game that goes through 6 1/2 or 7 innings and naturally ends, the final OUT is all that is necessary to call. If the home teams scores the winning run in the bottom of the 7th, I'll confirm with the scorekeeper.

[tcblue13]

I don't know why, but I say it when the game ends by mercy rule but not when it concludes normally. Just something I picked up somewhere

[CelticNHBlue]

The only situation I have used this mechanic is when a game ends prior to the final out of the inning and all players are not aware that the game is over. In this sole case, when the play may continue after the final run has scored and I am certain that all runners have met their responisibilities to insure there can be no appeals that could otherwise change the outcome, do I make any game concluding remark or signal. In this case, it is for the safety of the players that the play not continue at the risk of an injury. I will typically declare, "That's game ladies/gentlemen" (don't laugh, the terms are only meant to be identifying, not necessarily accurate) and give the dead ball signal to bring an end to all actions. Other than that, I wait until they stop coming back onto the field, then I meet my partner and exit quietly.

[OklahomaBlue]

I do and I don't know why... Point taken...

Along those same lines, why do umpires call a foul, "foul ball". It's just a foul. Everyone knows it's a ball... You wouldn't call a strike a "strike ball" or a ball a "ball ball"....

[Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by OklahomaBlue

I do and I don't know why... Point taken...

Along those same lines, why do umpires call a foul, "foul ball". It's just a foul. Everyone knows it's a ball... You wouldn't call a strike a "strike ball" or a ball a "ball ball"....

Hmmm, I must be ahead of my time - sometimes I do call just "foul" or "dead".

[wadeintothem]

Well, if its not obvious to all (ie girls lining up) and since most of my games are timed games, not a 7 inning game, i say it to let them know thats the game.

I dont just gather up my stuff and wander off the field with everyone standing around wondering whats going on as others on this forum might. I imagine with games officiated by those types of umps they figure it out eventually.. hey blue left, must be game over. I choose to let em know.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Mountaineer

Hmmm, I must be ahead of my time - sometimes I do call just "foul" or "dead".

I always say dead ball. If not, the teams may think I'm referring to one, or both, of my eyes

[wadeintothem]

I'll also add that not saying "ball game" because you cant find permission to do so in your little book is the height of absurdity