Bounced 3rd K

[Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by Bluefoot

I've talked to other blues who've said that they will call the BR out as soon as she turns and heads for the team area. But I do not think that is correct, since no play is being made on her, she is free to take any path she wants to 1B. Even if it starts toward her dugout. (if she enters the team area, I know that she is out) Do any of you rule BR's out for this, that is, starting to go towards dugout, and is that correct? (when no play is being made on BR)

She hasn't abandoned her ability to run until she enters DB territory. Remember the uproar in MLB last year over a guy that did that very thing? He started toward the dugout and then took off for 1st base. I can't remember the details of it but I'm sure someone here will.