tommyo@ihuxw.UUCP (Tom O`Connor) (07/17/84)
I think the ump has some faulty ideas. If indeed there were runners at first and second, if he ruled the hit a single, why did he allow ANY runs to score? If both runners did score before the appeal was made at second base, then both runs should count. Now if ther runner had missed FIRST base, then the ruling that no runs should score would be correct. I think you should have protested the game. Tom O`Connor ihuxw!tommyo
psm@asgb.UUCP (07/20/84)
In regards to when a ball is in play; when making a appeal the pitcher must wait till the umpire signals "play ball" before he can begin the appeal process. This is why the runners are free to take any chances they may wish while the appeal is in process (during an appeal is the only time I know of in ASA softball that a runner can advance before the ball crosses the plate, anybody know of another case?). p.s. both runners score, batter gets a single, 2 RBI's. pat mcmonagle advanced systems group boulder