My DD and I was watching a Rec 14U game last night. Here is the scenario
Batter up and a base runner on third. Batter hits to pitcher. Pitcher flips to catcher
Catcher turns and took the base runner out who was coming home from third like a linebacker
I mean she de-cleated the runner....both of the runner feet came off the ground and she was taken down. the Catcher maintain control of the ball the entire time.
The ump called the runner out
But the parents went crazy they said that was blocking the plate. The catcher did come up the base line as she went after the runner. To me it looked like an awesome collision where the catcher won -- Won Big Time
I can't find the rule I don't know if the ump wrong or right. It was an exciting play in my eyes
Does anyone know the rule?
Batter up and a base runner on third. Batter hits to pitcher. Pitcher flips to catcher
Catcher turns and took the base runner out who was coming home from third like a linebacker
I mean she de-cleated the runner....both of the runner feet came off the ground and she was taken down. the Catcher maintain control of the ball the entire time.
The ump called the runner out
But the parents went crazy they said that was blocking the plate. The catcher did come up the base line as she went after the runner. To me it looked like an awesome collision where the catcher won -- Won Big Time
I can't find the rule I don't know if the ump wrong or right. It was an exciting play in my eyes
Does anyone know the rule?