Okay, simple video. It’s the bottom of the 9th inning and the tying run is rounding third base. It’s a close play at the plate and the ump calls the runner out. Game over.<\/p>\n
The only thing is the catcher did not hang on to the ball. He tagged the runner with an empty glove, which makes the player safe at home. The ball is lying on the ground. The only person who spotted the ball on the ground is the catcher.<\/p>\n
At this point, the catcher has a choice to make, and it’s a simple choice:<\/p>\n
A. Call the ref over and tell him he didn’t catch the ball. The ref would reverse his call and the runner would tie up the game.<\/p>\n
B. Nonchalantly pick up the ball and pretend that he made the play at the plate, thereby securing his team the win.<\/p>\n