Trivia

[bsnalex]

isn't that considered passing a preceding runner before the preceding runner is put out? R2 is out. ball game.

[MD Longhorn]

What is the definition of passing?

[RKBUmp]

Rules supplement 39, runner must pass the entire body of the preceding runner to be called out.

[nopachunts]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Rules supplement 39, runner must pass the entire body of the preceding runner to be called out.

I realize the emphasis of supplement 39, but the trailing runner touched the plate before the lead runner. If the defense appeals that this is the case, what is going to be your call as to whether R2 passed R1 or not? if you say that R2 did not pass R1 because she did not pass R1 with her entire body, how do you explain that she touched the plate first with passing.

[RKBUmp]

And if you call her out for passing, how do you explain to the offensive coach when he argues the rules state the lead runner must be physically passed and the rules supplement is clear in its statement the runner must completely pass the body of the lead runner?

I have no idea what the rules clarification may be on this from the rules committe, but based on the wording of the rule and rules supplement I do not believe you have rules basis for calling the trailing runner out for passing.

[MD Longhorn]

So if you don't have an out for passing ... what's your call?

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

So if you don't have an out for passing ... what's your call?

Isn't R1 forced, out if not passed?

[RKBUmp]

Cant find anything in the book, but unless you consider the trailing runners touch of home to have removed the force play, I would tend to believe you still have a force situation on the lead runner. 3rd out, game over.