This weekend my dd guest played in a softball tournament, we were watching a game to see who they will be playing next. About mid-way through the game, the pitcher walked backed into the circle facing toward the catcher, the runner on 2nd stole 3rd. The coach comes out saying that the runner cannot advance with the pitcher in the circle. Ref sends runner back to 2nd. Coach protest again saying the runner is out. The refs get together. Moments later, ref tells the girl to go back to 3rd. Coach forfeits the game and leaves.From where I was sitting, the pitcher seems to be in the circle but she wasn't in position to pitch. What is your call? Which call do you think was correct? What are your thoughts about the decision the coach made forfeiting the game? It was a double elimination bracket and with that forfeit they were sent home.
Also, I checked to see what the score was...they were losing 8-0...so that one runner advancing would not make a difference in the game.
Also, I checked to see what the score was...they were losing 8-0...so that one runner advancing would not make a difference in the game.