The umpires need to read the rule books: tie goes to the runner

[Goldfish]

On two occasions this game outs have been called when the runner should have been safe. Womack was sliding into third and was tagged when he touched the base, tie goes to the runner. When he just slid into second on the delayed steal, tie again should have gone to the runner. I understand the umpires are in a tough spot, but when in doubt over a close play, the runner is safe because of the tie goes to the runner rule.

 

[FrysInsider]

the umpires know that rule..none of those runners were tied with the tag

 

[Goldfish]

Actually, both times they were.

 

[tgillitzr]

Actually, look at the tape again. They were out.

 

[kranky]

Actually there is no rule that says ties go to the runnre. Most people would say the runner is either safe or out, there cannot be a tie. But a lot of softball gets played that way, and I see why a lot of people think there is such a rule.

 

[FrysInsider]

Actually, according to the field umpires, they weren't tied...and that's the only opinion that counts.