Was umpiring a game recently. Fireman's league, 6-12 foot. The game was being played on a field that had an outfield fence. League rules state that each team is allowed 3 "over the fence" home runs per game. Any ball hit over the outfield fence after the 3rd home run will be an automatic out.
The batter hit the ball to left field, and while attempting to make a catch, the outfielder touched the ball and it goes directly over the fence. I signal it as a home run. My question is-- is that an actual home run or would it be considered a four-base error. Does it count against the teams home run total?
Thanks for any input.
Mike in Jersey