YOU MAKE THE CALL!

By USSSA Umpire
Ron Womack

(NOTE: B1 = Batter, R1 = Runner on 1st, R3 = runner on 3rd)

R1 and R3, B1 squares to bunt, R3 advancing home on a suicide squeeze
play. The pitcher starts his delivery and upon seeing the runner
advancing home, speeds up his windup and throws high, catcher catches
ball and tags runner out at home. Does play stand or did the pitcher
commit a balk?

 

YOU MAKE THE CALL!

 

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Answer: The play stands, the pitcher is allowed to speed up his
delivery. SS