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reconhokie reconhokie OP
May 18, 2024 at 09:20 PM ET
Congrats to VTSB so far! SD win and then close LA loss- definitely impr
Impressive! Since LA won after scoring the winning run, was the last inning pretty close? Keep it up guys. Go Hokies!!

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hokiepro hokiepro
Actually we had one run taken off board but call was probably right
But no it wasn’t close in b7, they scored 2 runs with no outs recorded
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HokieFanDC
It's not clear to me that the reviewed call was correct.
The rulebook has this specific language, The NCAA softball rule on obstruction states that a defensive player is obstructed if they: "Block the runner from advancing or returning to a base" "The rule change clarifies the language and removes any gray area for plays of that nature. For example, the defender could previously block the plate or base while in the act of catching the ball. Under the revised rule, the runner will be called safe if the defender blocks the plate or base before gaining possession. If the runner contacts the defensive player without making a legitimate attempt to slide, the runner will be called out."
hokiepro hokiepro
She had the ball before the slide attempt though
If ***an was closer/attempting a slide before catcher possessed the ball then it was obstruction but looked like she had the ball well in advance