Truly a great game...

[BigUmpJohn]

Originally posted by MichaelVA2000
BUJ,

Are you referring to the hit down the 3rd baseline? Wasn't the controversial call relating to Interference on the runner at third base not Obstruction by F5?

Yes, that's what I was referring to. I guess I was poisoned by the way Harold Reynolds called it as obstruction. Good no call on the INTERFERENCE.

Originally posted by CecilOne
Would someone explain the rule or judgement aspects of these plays for those of us who missed it?

Of course.

On the possible INT at 3B, there was a low bouncing ball hit down the line with R1 was running on contact. R1 jumped up to avoid the ball while he was about 2 feet ahead of F5. No contact was made at all. The ball hits the top of the glove of F5 in fair territory. It was touchy, but a good call.

On the possible INT at home, the catcher did set up on the 3B side of the plate well before the ball got there. The runner pretty much had to kick his legs behind and through the catcher to get to the plate. Had he held on to the ball, the runner would've been done.

The last call of the game was unfortunately wrong, but because the ball was thrown in the dirt, I probably would've called the runner safe as well under those circumstances.

It was a great game and all we can hope for is even better competition during the weekend.