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What is the proper way to appeal a call regarding a runner leaving the bag early before tagging up on a fly ball that has been caught?
Mike,
There are two ways to appeal this:
1. Have a fielder, with the ball, touch the base that was left early.
2. Have a fielder, with the ball, tag the runner that left early (assuming he's still on the bases).
In both, the ball must be live.
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Andrew Senger
Expertise
Anything related to baseball rules.
Experience
I am a baseball umpire. I am certified for High School (NFHS), and work in Missouri (MSHSAA). I also umpire for local leagues that use both NFHS and OBR.
Organizations
NFHS - National Federation of High Schools
MSHSAA - Missouri State High School Athletic Association
GSLAU - Greater St. Louis Association of Umpires
Education/Credentials
I have attended numerous training lessons on umpiring. Many of these lessons including Rules Interpretations.
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