rule clarifacation

[crewcheifgtaa]

need some help with this rule.... bases loaded 2outs dropped third strike. whats the call?

[wadeintothem]

no call from ump..yet.
If I'm coaching - I have the catcher grab the ball and step on home.

The ball is live.

Is that what you getting at?

[crewcheifgtaa]

is it a live ball even though first base is occupied?

[wadeintothem]

is it a live ball even though first base is occupied?

Well dropped 3rd strike is always a live ball.

The question is can the batter advance?
Yes. with 2 outs and 1B occupied on D3K, the batter can advance (BR).
With less than 2 outs and 1B occupied, the Batter is out.

Occupied = Occupied at time of pitch

That is why the best play by F2 with bases loaded on D3k and 2 outs is simply to touch home, because the Batter is now a BR and R1 is forced home. So that would be an easy out.

I hate it when they throw to first with mixed results and the easy out is lost .. so please spread the word

[crewcheifgtaa]

thanks for the help...and a big THANKS for doing what you do for the girls..keep up the good work!!

[wadeintothem]

thanks for the help...and a big THANKS for doing what you do for the girls..keep up the good work!!

LOL, I think thats a first on heybucket.... I think they'll kick you off the site for that but I wont tell anyone.

In any case, you're very welcome.

[crewcheifgtaa]

well if I get kicked off for that then so be it. my dd's are both done playing. my oldest is coaching a team herself and the call came up in a game. thecall was made and didnt seem right. but from what you say the ump was right!