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Rendon! (Original Post) JudyM Oct 2019 OP
That was nice to see. I've thought the umps were killing the Nats all series. dem4decades Oct 2019 #1
Yep! Ohiogal Oct 2019 #2
That was a weird call. Took forever to review. Mersky Oct 2019 #4
I don't know where he was supposed to run, he's right handed and ran straight to the bag. dem4decades Oct 2019 #5
Made no effing sense. No idea. Mersky Oct 2019 #7
He's supposed to run to the outside of the bag at full speed and break his ankle BeyondGeography Oct 2019 #9
That could be, at least one of them is an idiot and should be fired. Do they really think dem4decades Oct 2019 #11
I'm fairly displeased with a variety of calls Mersky Oct 2019 #12
They've been terrible and there will be no accountability BeyondGeography Oct 2019 #14
I'm getting that picture Mersky Oct 2019 #15
Spoken like a true honorable Democrat. JudyM Oct 2019 #8
Thanks. I like the Nats. Mersky Oct 2019 #10
About the need to run between the lines... greyl Oct 2019 #17
Thank you Mersky Oct 2019 #19
Interesting, thanks for this. JudyM Oct 2019 #21
Yeah, happy ending anyway. nt greyl Oct 2019 #22
That call seemed crazy, at least there was some resolution. JudyM Oct 2019 #6
Hopefully the lead sticks to make up for the blown Turner call. nt greyl Oct 2019 #3
And Rendon again with the side-arm D! JudyM Oct 2019 #13
oH hell yes!!!! 7-2 ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #16
GO NATS!!!!!!!!!!!! Dave in VA Oct 2019 #18
They're matched well to the Astros Mersky Oct 2019 #20
That's so true. This has been a fun Series! JudyM Oct 2019 #23

Mersky

(5,209 posts)
4. That was a weird call. Took forever to review.
Tue Oct 29, 2019, 09:59 PM
Oct 2019

Smh. Just give it to ‘em. And I’m an Astros fan. Good grief.

dem4decades

(11,887 posts)
5. I don't know where he was supposed to run, he's right handed and ran straight to the bag.
Tue Oct 29, 2019, 10:02 PM
Oct 2019

Is he supposed to run into the left hand batters box and go from there?

BeyondGeography

(40,003 posts)
9. He's supposed to run to the outside of the bag at full speed and break his ankle
Tue Oct 29, 2019, 10:07 PM
Oct 2019

I’ve gone CT with these umps. They’re all angry white guys who want to stick it to the Nats because their hero got booed.

dem4decades

(11,887 posts)
11. That could be, at least one of them is an idiot and should be fired. Do they really think
Tue Oct 29, 2019, 10:11 PM
Oct 2019

a Trump loving umpire would be fair to minorities?

Mersky

(5,209 posts)
12. I'm fairly displeased with a variety of calls
Tue Oct 29, 2019, 10:15 PM
Oct 2019

Past two series of the Stros ... double ball widths away from the plate, sloppy. That batter interference seemed exotic, and frankly, the Astros don’t need any ‘help’.

Mersky

(5,209 posts)
15. I'm getting that picture
Tue Oct 29, 2019, 10:29 PM
Oct 2019

I don’t like it. Nope.

Do you know how their numbers are chosen? Was having issues with #88, Eddings the other night.

But anyhow, I don’t like exotic calls.

Mersky

(5,209 posts)
10. Thanks. I like the Nats.
Tue Oct 29, 2019, 10:08 PM
Oct 2019
I always want a fair game. That was just odd. Stros are my team, but dang, I don’t like seeing BS interjected into a game.

greyl

(22,997 posts)
17. About the need to run between the lines...
Tue Oct 29, 2019, 10:39 PM
Oct 2019
Runner’s Lane

The purpose of the three-foot wide lane (aka 45’ lane) along the last half of the distance between home and first base in foul territory is widely misunderstood. It only applies when the ball is being thrown to first base from the area of the plate (roughly from behind the runner), and none of the three major baseball codes directly state that. Except where noted, the material applies equally to NFHS, NCAA and pro rules.

When the lane applies, the batter-runner is required to run the last half of the distance from home to first base within the three foot lane. If the runner does not do so, there is no penalty unless, in the umpire’s judgment, he interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base. Another misconception is the batter-runner is always out if he interferes with the throw itself. As we’ll see, that isn’t necessarily the case.

The lines are part of the lane, so stepping on the line is not a violation. Also, one foot in or on the line and the other foot in the air is permitted. The batter-runner must take two consecutive steps totally outside the lane to violate the rule. If interference is called, the ball is immediately dead and the batter-runner is out; any other runners return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch (NFHS 8-4-1g, NCAA 7-11p, OBR 5.09a11).

The throw does not have to strike the batter-runner for interference to be called but lacking such contact makes for a very contentious call. If the runner interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders or confuses the defensive player who is taking the throw at first base, it is interference.


https://baseballrulesacademy.com/rule-week-runners-lane/

The throw was more from roughly between the area of the mound and third base line than the plate, so rule doesn't apply.

Mersky

(5,209 posts)
19. Thank you
Tue Oct 29, 2019, 11:13 PM
Oct 2019

That rule seems to be horseshit in practice. Are they supposed to have eyes on the backs of their heads? Am I missing something?

Grey, that is a helpful resource, and I’m still aggravated with the call. Gotta watch news now, decide what my schedule can possibly be tomorrow, as I finish this last beer, and sigh, just wish there hadn’t been the interruption. Oh well, to the best team that has the pale-jowled umps behind them? Ha. Huh. Ha.

JudyM

(29,517 posts)
21. Interesting, thanks for this.
Tue Oct 29, 2019, 11:38 PM
Oct 2019

Seems like they were wrong... but at least the Nats won so it didn’t mean the game.

Mersky

(5,209 posts)
20. They're matched well to the Astros
Tue Oct 29, 2019, 11:20 PM
Oct 2019

Two scrappy, smart teams. To the finish, hopefully to the one bringing it home. Go Stros!

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