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Just one other note. Dukat keeps mentioning that the pitcher threw it wild to first after the batter passed the base. Remember - it's when the ball is released that matters. The beginning part of the play sounds like a bang bang play: hard liner bounces off the pitcher who fields it herself. It's possible (probable?) that the throw was made BEFORE the batter reached first - but hit the dugout after the batter reached first. This would put the BR at 2nd, not 3rd.
To be awarded 3rd, the throw would have had to have been initiated (to first base) AFTER the BR reached first - which would beg the question - why did she throw to first. I suspect that didn't happen, although I admit the possibility.
All that said - I can't think of any ruling that would put R1 at 3rd, for the reasons mentioned above.
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