FastpitchUSA wrote:Two outs. Runners on second and third. Batter hits a ball in the gap in right-center. Runner from third scores before batter-runner passes first base. Runner from second scores before batter-runner passes second base. Batter-runner, with great speed, misses both first and second base while rounding the bases for an apparent home-run. How many runs score and how many outs are there if:
A. The defense does nothing?
B. The defense appeals the batter-runner for missing second base?
C. The defense appeals the batter-runner for missing first base?
D. The defense appeals the batter-runner for missing second base and then appeals the batter-runner for missing first base?
A. 3
B. 2
C. depends
a.) If Live Ball Appeal before R1 scored from 3B, then zero runs would score.
b.) If Live Ball Appeal after R1 scored from 3B and BEFORE R2 scored from 2B, then one run would score.
c.) If Dead Ball Appeal AFTER both R1 and R2 crossed the plate, then 2 runs would score.
D. Same as C
Consider the 2012 ASA Playing Rules for the basis:
Rule 1 - Definitions:
BATTER-RUNNER: A player who has completed a turn at bat but has not yet been put out or [not yet] reached first base.
Section 5. SCORING OF RUNS.
B. No run shall be scored if the third out of the inning is the result of:
1. A batter-runner being called out prior to reaching first base or any other runner forced out due to the batter becoming a batter-runner.
2. A runner being put out by a tag or live ball appeal play prior to the lead runner touching home plate.
RS 1 Appeals
L. Missing First Base Before the Throw Arrives.
When a runner passes first base before the throw arrives, they are considered to have touched the base unless properly appealed.
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