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I think the key element in 8-4-2-r is the wording....."after reaching first base".
There is a casebook play 8-8-1 Situation A.
F2 drops the third strike with two outs. B3 starts toward the dugout but F2 does not throw to first. B3 then makes a quick dash to first. RULING: If f2 does not throw to first, there is a chance B# could reach base safely. However, B# should be declard out if (1) she entered dead ball territory; (2) she did not reach the base before the time of the next pitch; or (3) the half-inning ended because all infielders left the diamond. 8-4-1
I see no reason why the BR cannot run in a direct line to first unless she interferes with a fielder making a play (does not seem to be the case here).
Roger very well may have more experience in this situation however.
Joel
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