A play very similar to this came up in a game this past weekend. It was a college fall game, but the ruling would be similar in all codes that I am aware of. I would like to hear what the coaches, parents, fans, etc think.
Umpires - I am asking you to refrain from answering at this time. Thanks
Play:
R1 on first, F3 playing up in front of first base, F4 is playing close to second base to attempt to take away a base hit up the middle, F9 is playing very deep. Batter hits a hard ground ball to the right of F3 who dives for the ball and is unable to touch it. The ball then hits R1 going from first to second.
What is the correct call?
Umpires - I am asking you to refrain from answering at this time. Thanks
Play:
R1 on first, F3 playing up in front of first base, F4 is playing close to second base to attempt to take away a base hit up the middle, F9 is playing very deep. Batter hits a hard ground ball to the right of F3 who dives for the ball and is unable to touch it. The ball then hits R1 going from first to second.
What is the correct call?