This Case Play has been completed. Congratulations to UEFL League Members
cyclone14,
RichMSN,
clement30, and
kickersrule, and new UEFL'ers
UIC FGF and
Bluecoral5, for correctly answering at least one part of the posted scenario. The correct response is:
(a) B1, R1, and R2 are each awarded two bases from the time of the pitch. This results in R2 scoring, R1 being awarded 3B and B1 being awarded 2B. The score is 7-4 with 2 outs. Rule 7.05(g).
(b-1) Bases are awarded as in (a). Once the appeal is properly made, B1 may be declared out, which ends the top half of the inning and negates the run. The score is 6-4 in the middle of the 11th inning. Rules 7.10(b), 7.12, 7.05(i) Comment, and 4.09(a)(2).
(b-2) It is possible to declare obstruction if one judges the fielder is no longer in the act of fielding when contact is made. If obstruction has been declared, it is Rule 7.06(a) ("Type A") Obstruction because the batter-runner has not yet touched first base at the time of obstruction. The ball is immediately dead, and most likely, bases are awarded as in (a). Once the appeal is properly made, B1 may be declared out, which carries the same result as in (b-1). If the umpire judges the obstruction as particularly violent or flagrant, B1 may also be declared safe and the appeal denied, under Rule 9.01(c). Rules 2.00 (Obstruction) Comment, 7.06(a), 7.06(a) Comment, 9.01(c).
3 Point Added to:
cyclone14, who is now tied for 7th place in the UEFL with 17 points. (a, b-1, c)
RichMSN, who is now tied for 7th place in the UEFL with 17 points. (a, b-1, c)
UIC FGF, who is now tied for 28th place in the UEFL with 3 points. (a, b-1, c)
Bluecoral5, who is now tied for 28th place in the UEFL with 3 points. (a, b-1, c)
Anonymous 2 (a, b-2, c)
2 points Added to:
kickersrule, who is now tied for 5th place in the UEFL with 18 points. (a, b-1)
clement30, who is now in 27th place in the UEFL with 4 points. (a, c)
1 point Added to:
Anonymous 1 (b-2)
Thank you for participating in this Case Play and congratulations to all participants, who responded with at least partial correctness. Stay tuned for further Case Plays. The original Case Play post has been reproduced below.
Pursuant to UEFL Rule 4.f., this Case Play is open for 48 hours from the time of this post (7/19/11 at 11:15AM). During this time, all Case Play responses will remain in moderation (screened or invisible) until the 48 hour submission period is closed. To receive full point(s) credit, you must answer the following scenario correctly, including any relevant MLB Rule(s) and all relevant results of the play after applying said rule(s).
Video:
Collision at 1st Base
Using the Official Baseball Rules (OBR), please answer the following scenario:
As in the video above, with the visiting team leading 6-4, there are two out and two on in the top of the 11th inning. B1 hits a slow roller to F1, who turns and throws high to F3, who must jump in an attempt to catch the ball. The throw is too high for the leaping F3 and the ball sails over his head as B1 collides with the airborne fielder at the first base bag. (Per the video, consider if we have an interference/obstruction call to make.) Next is where this Case Play differs from the video: the ball bounces into the spectator area behind the first base dugout.
Assuming B1 never touches the first base bag during this sequence, answer the following... (a) How shall play resume (if applicable), assuming the defense doesn't notice B1 missed first base? How many outs are there, what is the score, and where are the runners (if applicable)? (b) How shall play resume (if applicable), assuming the defense does notice B1 missed first base and acts appropriately (is this even necessary?)? How many outs are there, what is the score, and where are the runners (if applicable)? (c) Cite your rules for both parts a & b. You may cite your rules directly within your (a) and (b) responses or separately in (c). (
1 pt for [a], 1 pt for [b], 1 pt for [c])
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