An odd finish to the game on Tuesday night:
With runners at first and third, Matt Helm struck out on a ball in the dirt. The ball got loose from the catch, and moved up the first base line. As Helm was trying to run to first, he kicked the ball and was ruled out by the umpire, ending the game.
There's not really a rule that describes that specific of a play. However, there are many rules talking about how interfering with fielders is an automatic out, as is making contact with the ball before the fielder has a chance to make the play.
So ultimately, I feel that the umpires got the call right. Talking to Mark Haley after the game, he seemed to agree that the right call was made, even though he wasn't happy about it (more frustrated about losing a 2-0 game by giving up two runs in the ninth).
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