Red Sox Outfielder Deflects Batted Ball Over the Wall
The Rays and Red Sox played Game Three of the ALDS at Fenway October 10, 2021. In the top of the 13th with the score tied 4-4, the Rays had Yandy Diaz on first base and two outs when Kevin Kiermaier ripped one to deep right-center. The drive hit the wall on the fly, then…
Batter Goes Deep then Fight Breaks Out During HR Trot
Did Yadier Molina Interfere by Waving his Hand?
How Does a Runner Miss 1B and Be Ruled Safe?
In the first game of the August 7, 2021, doubleheader between the Red Sox and Blue Jays, the following play created a unique situation. In the top of the sixth, the Sox had Bobby Dalbec on 2B and Jonathan Arauz on 1B with one out when Alex Verdugo hit a ground ball to Santiago Espinal….
Teammate Interference
Crazy Play at Home Plate – Three Rules Questions Raised in One Play
When Should an Umpire Call a Batted Ball Fair or Foul?
Christian Yelich Called Out After Overrunning 1B
What is Runner Abandonment?
Before getting to the plays in this report, it’s important to outline the two rules that the umpires had to reference in making their decision. Runner Abandonment: Rule 5.09 (b) (1) and (2) Comment The rule reads, “If a runner leaves his base path and heads for his dugout or his position believing…
