Here's the scenario:
Runner at 2nd with one out. Batter hits a ball past the pitcher. The ball strikes the base umpire and caroms to a fielder, who throws the ball to first. The throw beats the runner and the base ump initially calls the runner out at first. The runner at 2nd advanced to 3rd on the play. Then the opposing coach and homeplate umpire enter the discussion. After some discussion, the umpire motions the runner at 3rd back to 2nd and allows the runner to stay on 1st base.
I thought the ump was part of the playing field and that, as screwy as the play was, the out should have been recorded at first.
I'd appreciate some feedback.
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