Joel,
You got me on this one, but I do not understand where 8.5.A come into play since no runner ever obtain an exempt status.
However, a better reference should be POE #1.J Force Outs. The Note reads, "If the batter-runner is put out or is the first out on multiple outs on the same play, this would elminiate all force outs."
I don't particularly care for the ruling, but thems the rules and that's what I'll call!
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