Runner runs over the catcher

[fastpitch]

10U Class A tournament ball - ASA. Close play at home, catcher has ball before runner arrives. Runner runs into the catcher knocking her to the ground. She did not lower a shoulder or in my judgment have malicious intent. If the ball comes out, what is the call?

[wadeintothem]

DB out, but based on your description to strictly fit the definition and considering all variables.. im guessing you knew that.

[debeau]

I think you have answered it yourself .
No malicious intent
No lowering of shoulder .
Play on .
There should be a slide but at this level ?

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by debeau

I think you have answered it yourself .
No malicious intent
No lowering of shoulder .
Play on .
There should be a slide but at this level ?

Its play on.. after the db - out and play resumes

The runners out if she stays up and makes contact with that catcher, especially if she ran the catcher over.. 10 or not.

[fastpitch]

conflicting responses - can someone cite rule reference - to call the runner out do you have to eject her?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by fastpitch

conflicting responses - can someone cite rule reference - to call the runner out do you have to eject her?

ASA 8.7 The Runner Is Out

Q. When the defensive player has the ball and the runner remains upright and crashes into the defensive player.
EFFECT. The ball is dead. The runner is out. All runners must return to the last base touched. If the act is determined to be flagrant, the offender shall be ejected.

[bluezebra]

Originally Posted by fastpitch

conflicting responses - can someone cite rule reference - to call the runner out do you have to eject her?

You're working an ASA tournament, and don't know the rules. SHAME!!!

Bob