Baseball Instruction/run scored during 3rd out play

Advertisement

Expert: - 5/5/2007


Question
My question is that the other team had bases loaded and the batter hits the ball to the second baseman who tags the runner right before he gets to second.  The batting team had a player go accross home plate before the tag even though the bases were loaded is this still not a force out because the bases were loaded to begin with and the run does not count?

Answer
Hey Bill.

The play works "AS" a force play.  All rules apply as if the throw was to second base.  If that is the third out in the inning, the run does "NOT" count.  The runner going to second base, has no choice but to go forward.
How did the umpire call it?

Dennis

Baseball Instruction

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Dennis Girardi

Expertise

I can answer all questions reguarding little league baseball and instruction. I can help on pitching, coaching, batting order, batting instruction, fielding and strategies.

Experience

I have managed and coached baseball for over 30 years. I have also been a comissioner of a ten year old league, for 3 years. I took care of the whole league from scheduling the umpires, to running the draft, to purchasing the trophies.

Organizations
SAA Baseball (Schaumburg Athletic Association)

Education/Credentials
I attended many umpire and instructional clinics.

Awards and Honors
Many first place finishes.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.