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To be generous and use the most likely explanation
Ball needs an eye exam. (Henry Cooke too).
There is no way this is Ethan Ball's first time on base for a fly out. He must have thought he saw the CF catch it when he took off. After the play he has to be arguing he didn't leave early. There is no way Szefc would challenge if Ball is explaining why he doesn't have to stay on the base until the ball is caught.
Having said that, the replay sure looks like he didn't know the rule. He was staring at the CF the whole time before he takes off.
Thread Replies (9)
So, what was the play that had you all freaking out at 4:21 PM?**
-- Will Stewart
Mar 22, 2026 at 06:41 PM ET
Will Stewart
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03/22/26 06:41 PM ET
To be generous and use the most likely explanation
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-- 5thFloorLee
Mar 23, 2026 at 11:53 AM ET
5thFloorLee
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03/23/26 11:53 AM ET
I tend to agree that he knows the rule but likely lost track…
-- QCP
Mar 23, 2026 at 01:42 PM ET
QCP
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03/23/26 01:42 PM ET
A play I can't even spin enough to defend **
-- HokiesACC2004
Mar 22, 2026 at 10:19 PM ET
HokiesACC2004
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03/22/26 10:19 PM ET
There is no defending not knowing this rule...crazy that a D1 ACC starter
-- U2Hokie
Mar 23, 2026 at 09:08 AM ET
U2Hokie
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03/23/26 09:08 AM ET
These kids likely never played LL
-- Hokie Chris
Mar 23, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
Hokie Chris
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03/23/26 10:10 AM ET
Will, baseball sacrilege…and the VT runner (Ball) didn’t seem to comprehend
-- Irish Hokie
Mar 22, 2026 at 09:37 PM ET
Irish Hokie
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03/22/26 09:37 PM ET
He tagged up from 2B on fly to CF
-- 1980VT
Mar 22, 2026 at 07:58 PM ET
1980VT
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03/22/26 07:58 PM ET
Little leaguers know better. Major brain spasm**
-- VTBAMA
Mar 22, 2026 at 07:21 PM ET
VTBAMA
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03/22/26 07:21 PM ET