base runner

[KJV]

Runner on first - No Outs - Ball is hit to the Center fielder. Looks like a catch so the lead runner runs back to first. Ball is dropped. The batter is standing on first when the lead runner returns. Batter pushes the lead runner towards second and is safe at second. Should the lead runner be called out for being pushed towards second?

[jimurrayalterego]

7 minutes ago, KJV said:

Runner on first - No Outs - Ball is hit to the Center fielder. Looks like a catch so the lead runner runs back to first. Ball is dropped. The batter is standing on first when the lead runner returns. Batter pushes the lead runner towards second and is safe at second. Should the lead runner be called out for being pushed towards second?

No a runner can be assisted by another "viable" runner, viable being not out or scored.

[TopHat64]

On 10/25/2024 at 11:12 AM, KJV said:

Runner on first - No Outs - Ball is hit to the Center fielder. Looks like a catch so the lead runner runs back to first. Ball is dropped. The batter is standing on first when the lead runner returns. Batter pushes the lead runner towards second and is safe at second. Should the lead runner be called out for being pushed towards second?

No. Runners may physically assist each other as long as they haven't been called out/scored. In this case, sounds like the BR is still live so this play is nothing.

[HumblePie]

On 11/3/2024 at 11:52 AM, TopHat64 said:

No. Runners may physically assist each other as long as they haven't been called out/scored. In this case, sounds like the BR is still live so this play is nothing.

What did you contribute that jimurrayalterego didn't already state?

[JonnyCat]

10 hours ago, HumblePie said:

What did you contribute that jimurrayalterego didn't already state?

Why are you reacting this way to a seemingly innocuous post? It's not exactly a way to encourage new members to participate.

One could also ask, what are you contributing to the discussion with this post?

[maven]

On 11/17/2024 at 5:20 AM, HumblePie said:

What did you contribute that jimurrayalterego didn't already state?

Well, he boosted his post count.

It's also not the worst post in the forum in not being wrong.

[HumblePie]

No a runner can be assisted by another "viable" runner, viable being not out or scored.

ALSO:

Runners may physically assist each other as long as they haven't been called out/scored. In this case, sounds like the BR is still live so this play is nothing.

ALSO:

A runner can help another runner as long as he's not already out and he hasn't crossed the plate.

[TopHat64]

Seeing there was a bit of a stir, didn't mean to cause offense. Honestly I just misread @jimurrayalterego's post and thought he said the opposite of what he did