With a runner (R2) on 2nd base, the batter (B1) singles to center. R2 rounds third base and heads for home. The throw from center field is perfect and will likely easily retire R2 by 20 feet. However, the throw hits the bat (that B1 left in fair territory, two feet in front of home plate) and the ball ricochets into the dugout.

 

At the time of the center fielder's throw, R2 was just about to touch 3rd base and B1 had not yet made it to 1st base. At the time that the throw hit the bat, R2 was more than half-way to home and B1 had rounded 1st base. At the time that the ball entered the dugout, R2 had crossed home plate and B1 had not yet made it to 2nd base.

 

The defensive coach wants at least one out and maybe two! The offensive coach wants the run scored and wants B1 moved up a couple of bases because the ball went out of play.

 

Unlike Commissioner Gordon or Chief O'Hara, we do not have a red phone (located on a pedestal under glass) in order to call for help -- so what is the call?