Walk-Off Dogpile


The score is tied in the bottom of the last inning. There are two outs with runners at first base (R1) and third base (R3). The batter hits a clean single past the shortstop and into the outfield. R3 scores the winning run, but R1 runs only halfway to second base and then turns and runs to home plate to join the victory celebration of his teammates at home plate. Any actions needed by the umpires? 

Bonus question: The score is tied in the bottom of the last inning. There are two outs and the bases are loaded. The batter is walked, so R3 trots home from third base for the winning run. The runner originally at first base walks half-way to second base, but then turns and runs to home plate to join the victory celebration of his teammates at home plate. Any actions needed by the umpires? 

Call
In NF (but not in MLB), all runners must complete their base running responsibilities. This includes touching a base to which they are forced. In both situations below, the runner on first base (R1) was required to touch second base, but did not. If the defense notices that R1 did not complete his base running responsibilities and then calls this to the attention of the umpires, then R1 is out. Since this third out of the inning is a force out, then no runs are scored, and the game continues into the next inning.

When does it become too late for the defense to make the request to the umpires? NF defines an appeal in NF 8-2-6, but does not specifically mention "abandonment". A game-ending appeal is allowed until both umpires leave the field. Other requests of the umpires are valid only until all the infielders cross the foul lines. NF 10-1-2 has the umpire's jurisdiction ending when both leave the field of play.