Bases loaded, 2 outs-dropped 3rd strike. No one reacts to the dropped 3rd strike and just acts like the inning is over.
Catcher rolls the ball to the pitcher's circle and defense trots off the field.
The batter walks toward the first base dugout.
The runners who were running due to the full count and 2 outs slow down and head toward their dugout, however, for some reason the runner at 3rd continues home, step on the plate and jogs to the dugout, but not intentionally trying to score.
Both sides switch and during the warm ups I ask my friend who was umping, "Wasn't that a dropped 3rd strike?" He paused and said, "Yeah, it was now that you mention it, but it looks like you're the only one who noticed."
Here's where I'm hazy, the runner on 3rd scored before other runners left the field, but no one but her touched the next base, but there was no appeal or tag or force attempt ever made.
Should the run count? Should the umpire declare that the run scored if it counts?
IIRC the batter is out when they enter the dead ball area. Is this the same for a runner from first or second who thinks the inning is over and walks to the dugout?
Are the runners who left the bases considered force out since they never made it to the next base.
HELP!!!! Every time I think I have the answer I think of some new caveat that make me change my mind.
Catcher rolls the ball to the pitcher's circle and defense trots off the field.
The batter walks toward the first base dugout.
The runners who were running due to the full count and 2 outs slow down and head toward their dugout, however, for some reason the runner at 3rd continues home, step on the plate and jogs to the dugout, but not intentionally trying to score.
Both sides switch and during the warm ups I ask my friend who was umping, "Wasn't that a dropped 3rd strike?" He paused and said, "Yeah, it was now that you mention it, but it looks like you're the only one who noticed."
Here's where I'm hazy, the runner on 3rd scored before other runners left the field, but no one but her touched the next base, but there was no appeal or tag or force attempt ever made.
Should the run count? Should the umpire declare that the run scored if it counts?
IIRC the batter is out when they enter the dead ball area. Is this the same for a runner from first or second who thinks the inning is over and walks to the dugout?
Are the runners who left the bases considered force out since they never made it to the next base.
HELP!!!! Every time I think I have the answer I think of some new caveat that make me change my mind.