Missed base - what to do, what to do?

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by Linknblue

Just to clear thing up a bit. I was plate umpire, partner was bases. Our agreement at pregame was he'd take 1st and 2nd and I'd take 3b and home. If I got stuck at 3b he'd back me up at home.

How the devil can you not cover Home and 3B? I can see not being able to get to 3B when you've already a runner coming in from 3B. Get off your lazy butt and cover your areas of responsibility!

I agree with Rich & the others - you should have gotten into the right position to make your call at 3B - and not have gone for help on that play. Do it the right way and you avoid the CF that followed.