DAMan

Woodville just got elec at 7:30am. Like BHBLUE, I had small damage only. Replaced two pieces of my metal roof and a section of my chimmey. Lost 3 trees, but nothing but limbs hit the new house. No heart attack. If anyone needs anything that I might offer, please call. 409-338-6001.

Woodville got power this am at 7:30

Did you pay John Harrell for using that? ;D

all the people in GALESTON are gone g Then who were the people driving around in regular cars and standing near the seawall?

Looking at the pics of Galveston on Channel 6, looks like those people should have left yesterday. Hope that most did. The 6 crew doing a great job. My two TV were tuned in all day yesterday, last night, today and as long as I have juice and receiption, they will stay. Good Luck guys.

I am staying....Probably more safe than you coastal people. However, I thought that in Rite. Lost my house, had a heart attack removing trees. Hey, best of Luck to all of you that ride this out.

A mandantory evucation of Jasper, Newton, and Tyler counties was just released. As most know we are located 50-60 miles north of Beaumont. I am also staying, and hope I don't regret it. Just can't see that long drive to San Antonio where my daughter lives. I got ice, generator, coffee, beer, chips, even some water. ;D Good Luck to all and have a safe trip. [move]Our prayers all with all of you.[/move]

OK he's talking about me. 1st of all there was no circle, it had long faded away. Papa Smurf was correct however...F1 was closer than eight' to the mound which I did not realize...she was walking toward the mound. My furstration was not with his call but with my player not paying attention. The comment " I am the closest one to 2nd, no one there to take the throw" was not directed toward him but toward my beautifull wife that felt it was neccesary to correct my coaching. We won that game 9 - 3. ;D 88, You did a great job that day in the two games I saw. Tell mama to lighten up. ;D

Thanks RD. I think most of the Crush family and residents of Beamount, are passing through my home town. [Woodville, north of Beaumont. I am sticking this one out even though the last time I did, I was in deep trouble. Too old to run anymore. Best to everyone in the path of Ike, and give us a shout when you return.

OK he's talking about me. 1st of all there was no circle, it had long faded away. Papa Smurf was correct however...F1 was closer than eight' to the mound which I did not realize...she was walking toward the mound. My furstration was not with his call but with my player not paying attention. The comment " I am the closest one to 2nd, no one there to take the throw" was not directed toward him but toward my beautifull wife that felt it was neccesary to correct my coaching. We won that game 9 - 3. ;D U did not have to tell, I wasn't. ;D

BHBLUE, First off, I would definiately not say any interpretation of yours on a rule would be wrong. This was a wried play from the get go. There are two defensive players at or near third at the time the ball is coming in, and R2 on her way to the base. I realize R1 left early, I know F5's first move was toward outfield, then quickly back toward 3rd, thus receiving the throw from F7. [R2 is heading toward 3rd base, maybe just shy of half way there], F5 received the throw from F7, is in contact with the base, but in MHO not because R1 left early, she is awaiting R2's advance. Hearing F4 call for the ball & saying R2 left early, she throws to F4, who tags base and BU calls the out. The defensive team thinking at this time the triple play is in tact, still on field at or near 3rd yelling and hollaring. I have seen R1, short of HP, go towards and enter dugout along with rest of the team. Now call R1 out, inning over. No arguments from offensive team. I felt if I called R1 out then I was giving the defensive team an advantage since no appeal was properly made until ball was thrown to 2nd. I am finished with this one. How was your weekend, BHBLUE?

Yes, if R1 had not entered DBT and [if she had touched HP, re-touched HP], she could have gone back to 3rd, and been safe. Provided she accomplished all the above prior to an appeal.

Accidental outs occur occasionally. i.e. bases loaded, 2 outs, dropped 3rd strike, catcher (with ball) accidently steps on home plate while throwing wildly to 1st. 3rd out occurred as soon as catcher touches home plate whether intentional or not, everything that happens after that is moot. What constitutes an obvious appeal? 3B has already stepped on the base to get the out and has to quickly get the ball to 2B to get R2. What action did 3B have to make show an obvious appeal? IMHO is the play that happen, F5 was not attempting to put R1 out, for she had tured to watch the catch. Her immediate plan was to tag R2 who was attempting to advance to 3rd. I had not received any indication from the player or coach that there was an appeal being made on R1. Did hear coach ask BU for appeal at 2nd, which he granted and called the runner out. Did she leave early? I don't know, she was not my relm of responsibility. What constitutes an obvious appeal? Easy. "Blue, fielder with ball, or coach asking and fielder with ball touching the base or runner in question. This was only done on the play at 2nd.

Come on BHBLUE, jump in anytime. ;D

Under definitions section: A play on a rule violation on which an umpire may not make a decision until requested by a manager, coach or player. In our stitch we had two runners involved. BU has responsibility on tag up for runner at 2B and PU had the responsibility for tag up for runner at 3B. [R1 at 3rd, R2 at 2nd.] Before the ball was touched, as PU I knew R1 left waaaay early. What R2 did, not my responsibility. Once the ball was caught, F7 threw towards 3rd. R1 was advancing toward HP, R2 toward 3B. F5 catches the ball, while in contact with the base awaiting the runner advancing from 2nd. Seeing R2 retreating to 2B F5 throws the ball to F4, who beat the throw, but is appealed by player, base touched and runner declared out by BU. At this point both teams leave the field, without any appeal being made on the runner from 3rd. Entire team entered the dugout, so R1 out. Just because a ball is thrown to a base means nothing. In my opinion in this stitch, they were attempting to get R2 out on the advance. We cannot assume. If I call her out without an appeal, I have given the defensive an advantage. Are you saying that if R1 realized her mistake and returned to 3rd, after the bag was tagged by the 3B, that you would have called her safe pending a proper appeal? Obviously I'm missing something here, seems pretty straightforward. Why would an APPEAL need to be made on the runner (R1) who left early from 3B? How is that any different than: same situation, line drive caught by 3B, R1 going on contact. 3B steps on 3rd for the DP. No appeal needed. Happens all the time. In that case, yes, happens all the time. In stitch I posted, the ball was thrown towards 3B with a runner, R2 from 2nd advancing. Was the defense attempting to tag her, or appealing the "left base before touch of ball" violation? As an umpire, you cannot assume anything. That is why there is the appeal procedure. If you were the offensive coach involved in a play such as this, would you want an umpire to make a decision on a play he was not asked to become in- volved in? Don't think so, knowing both you and cheater 1.

Under definitions section: A play on a rule violation on which an umpire may not make a decision until requested by a manager, coach or player. In our stitch we had two runners involved. BU has responsibility on tag up for runner at 2B and PU had the responsibility for tag up for runner at 3B. [R1 at 3rd, R2 at 2nd.] Before the ball was touched, as PU I knew R1 left waaaay early. What R2 did, not my responsibility. Once the ball was caught, F7 threw towards 3rd. R1 was advancing toward HP, R2 toward 3B. F5 catches the ball, while in contact with the base awaiting the runner advancing from 2nd. Seeing R2 retreating to 2B F5 throws the ball to F4, who beat the throw, but is appealed by player, base touched and runner declared out by BU. At this point both teams leave the field, without any appeal being made on the runner from 3rd. Entire team entered the dugout, so R1 out. Just because a ball is thrown to a base means nothing. In my opinion in this stitch, they were attempting to get R2 out on the advance. We cannot assume. If I call her out without an appeal, I have given the defensive an advantage.

Were these OCG's normal base coaches or their substitutes? ??? It was a good friend of yours. You would have loved doing this and one other of his games. No OCG Coaches involved in this one......This time.. ;D ;D You are correct, it was not a member of the OCG, or any Crush team.

At the 8:30 am games, I was on C, looked at A, B, and D and they all had Crush teams playing. Good show guys/gals.

Were these OCG's normal base coaches or their substitutes? ??? It was a good friend of yours. You would have loved doing this and one other of his games.

Congratulations to a young Lady that has finally grown up. {inside joke} Seriously, best of Luck, play hard, and study harder. Good Luck AB.

In one of my games today, had a very unusual triple play. No outs, R1 on 3rd, R2 on 2nd, B3 hits a fly ball to CF, caught. Meanwhile both runners took off prior to the touch of the ball/glove. Everyone in the park was aware of it. CF fires the ball to 3B, who happens to be standing on the bag, with R2 advancing from 2B, and R1 about 1/4 of the way toward HP. An obvious appeal was made at 2B, which was properly executed. No obvious appeal at 3rd, and I as PU, made no call. I did not know if they were attempting to get the advancing runner from 2nd or what. However, the entire offensive team left the field and entered the dugout, thus causing the third out. There would not have been a 3rd out had not the team entered the dugout, because no appeal was made on the runner at third. Had she retreated back to 3rd, or advanced to HP, she would have been safe. Just throwing the ball to a base without a proper appeal will get you nothing. The umpire must know what is going on and in this case it was not at all obvious as to just what was happening.

OK, the games are over. Learned a new version of the LBR today. Will not mention the coach or team. Runners on 1st and 3rd after a base hit. Ball thrown to F1, who is 1 step from being in the circle. 3rd base coach hollars for his runner to go to 2nd, No one there. Pitcher enters circle, 3rd base coach again hollars at his runner to go to 2nd, no one there. [2b and SS were near the circle]. R2 [runner on 1st], finally hears the coach and leaves the base headed for 2nd. I am plate watching the trail runner case BU is at 3rd with R1. As soon as R2 steps off the base, I call her out. Offensive coach, "Blue there is no one covering 2nd!" Me, "I know coach, but what's your point?" Again offensive coach, "Blue I am the closest one to 2nd, no one there to take the throw." Me, "Right, and now there is no runner there either."

Congratulations Paz, that is indeed an accomplishment. Good Luck, both in studies and softball.

Got a FULL Days worth of games ! Using 8 fields. First game starts at 8:30 Am and the last game is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM. Sounds great. Ready to go back to work. Been doing nothing too looooong. :