Ejections Rain Down as Umpires Order Cal Softball to Play Through Downpour - What's the Delay Rule?

A wild argument after umpires refused to call for a rain delay, instead ordering Cal softball to play through a downpour in Louisiana, resulted in multiple ejections when Cal's pitcher couldn't find a grip in the slippery conditions. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/...

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NCAA Softball's Rule 6.11.2.1.2 pertains to suspension and the resumption of play and states, "Play should be suspended immediately without regard to timing within the inning when spectator or participant safety is compromised (for example, in the event of lightning detected within the danger zone, serious injury to a participant or if players’ footing or grip on the bat or ball is obviously compromised)."

From a national anthem kneeling protest to curt body language between head coach and umpire indicating a potential for future problems (which exploded in the 7th inning) to circumstantial exacerbation due to inclement weather, the final day of a tournament, and final inning of a one-run game, we review the chain of critical events that led to a cavalcade of ejections during a California vs Louisiana softball game.