Tcow #3

[shagpal]

Don't guess an out. The call is safe when blocked out.

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Tough mechanics, not a rule Q. 2 umps.

Runners on 2nd & 3rd, fly to left, R1 tags and starts home. Throw is immediate to F2, R1 retreats, F2 chasing.
PU hustling alongside F2, watching for tag, yells "I have tag", BU nearby.

Just before reaching 3rd, R1 drifts into fair, F2 swivels body toward fair blocking PU view; both still moving.
PU yells "BU’s name, yours".
Then R1 dives into 3rd as F2 attempts/applies tag; both now on ground. PU still blocked.

BU close to play, 90 degree to baseline, calls R1 safe as R1 beat tag to base.

Italic paragraph took about 2 seconds, maybe less.
Comments ?

[Andy]

I agree with both of the previous comments.

PU called that he had the play, releasing BU to cover the other runner. PU should have taken the call, SAFE if blocked, then gone for help if asked and felt it warranted.

As a general practice, I don't like the idea of bracketing a rundown with multiple runners on base. If both umpires commit to one runner, it leaves others uncovered and too much left to chance.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by shagpal

Don't guess an out.

Nobody did. But I agree, calling safe then getting help afterward is the better course.