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Crazy Sac Fly: Two Runs Score
Topics: Base Awards, Dead Ball Area, Dugout, Placing Runners, Video - Fielder
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Umpire Calls “Time” While Runner Sprints Toward Home
Topics: Base Awards, Placing Runners, Umpire, Uncategorized
Umpires are allowed to call “Time” under many conditions. But when should an umpire be prohibited from calling “Time?” The top of the ninth inning of the Yankees-Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday turned into one of the most bizarre half innings of the season as multiple rules surfaced on the same play. When…
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Outfielder’s Throw is Deflected into Dead Ball Territory
Topics: Base Awards, Dead Ball Area, Deflected Ball, Placing Runners, Runners, Uncategorized
Whenever a thrown, pitched, or batted ball is deflected into dead ball territory, umpires must be able to make the proper base award and coaches should be able to determine if the base award was proper. This can impact the outcome of a game. Thrown Ball Deflected into Dead Ball Territory Take what occurred when…
