Arkansas Youth Softball Game Erupts After 7-2 Foul-Ball Dispute, Prompting Forfeit
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 23
Arkansas Youth Softball Game Erupts After 7-2 Foul-Ball Dispute, Prompting Forfeit
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 23
Summary
A disputed foul-ball call in the fourth inning of a 13U-14U game in Benton, Arkansas, escalated into shoving between an Arkansas Pride coach and the first-base umpire during Father's Day weekend.
Video showed the confrontation starting after Pride challenged the call with a 7-2 lead on a full-count hit down the first-base line that was immediately ruled foul.
Tulsa Elite NEA said its players were sent to the dugout, most parents stayed on the sidelines, and one adult tried to separate those involved.
Tulsa Elite then forfeited and left after being told its parents would have to leave, saying player safety drove the decision.
The clash comes as officiating abuse remains a wider problem: a 2023 survey found 69% of officials said sportsmanship was worsening and 1 in 8 reported being assaulted.