Tennessee Softball Files Protest in Game Against UCLA: What is Appendix G?
In a close contest that saw UCLA tie the game with a two-run home run from Megan Grant, Grant's home run was questioned by Tennessee head coach Karen Weekly.
Weekly argued that she did not touch the plate or was assisted by a teammate to touch the plate, which would result in an out, ending the inning, and a win for the Lady Vols.
However, after extensive review time, the umpires ruled that Grant was indeed assisted by her teammate in touching the plate but that the play was not reviewable under Appendix G. Since that play was not reviewable, Tennessee's attempt to file a protest was not granted, which extended the game to extra innings.
they rule her safe and that assisting her to go back and touch is not reviewable https://t.co/XPEUeVF9HF
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) June 1, 2025
But what does Appendix G actually state? Well Appendix G explains what is reviewable by video and what is not. See the rule detailed below.
Thus, the question remains, did the umpires get the call right? Should the home run have been overturned? Softball social media was outraged by the controversial ruling.
Wow that is so bad for the game. Yes she didn’t touch home, and yes she was assisted but it’s not reviewable.
— Monica Abbott OLY (@monicaabbott) June 1, 2025
That is unbelievable.
Heading to extras. A rollercoaster of emotions for the entire stadium. Every pitch feels so big.
— Tara Henry (@notarabledays) June 1, 2025
Apendixxxxxxxxxxx GGGG
— Danielle Lawrie (@daniellelawrie5) June 1, 2025
This game is absolutely bananas.
— Jen Schroeder (@jen_schro) June 1, 2025
An umpire initiated review on an non-reviewable call.
No saying Tennessee would have even realized she missed. No saying it would have gone to review without the umpires doing so.
Honestly, I don’t even know what to think except I’ve never…
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