Plays from tonight.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by chapmaja

Another problem with the field is that trees overhang the LF line. Late in the first game, we had a fly ball down the line which the LF appears to have a great opportunity to catch. All of the sudden he jumps backwards and misses the catch. The ball is in fair territory, so I call a fair ball. I was looking at the flight of the ball and I never saw it hit the tree, but LF is screaming it hit the tree. Since I never saw it hit (single umpire system), I let play continue. Any tricks on what do in situations like this?

Eject him if he keeps screaming too long....

Originally Posted by chapmaja

Then in the second game, one team has an injured pitcher. He is capable of pitching, but can't run at all. The team asks if they can have him play defense and basically use a DH for him. Our league allows this (per what I've been told when it came up earlier this year). What is the ASA rule on this type situation?

Not allowed per ASA SP rules. All players in the lineup must bat.

Originally Posted by chapmaja

One final near issue that did not happen. Late in game two, we have a high foul fly which goes over a tree and lands in the middle of a fairly busy road. Luckily it did not hit the oncoming traffic. What the heck do you do in the event the foul ball actually hits a car driving down the road?

Hope like hell that it does not lead to an accident where someone is hurt.