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Originally posted by teacherspit
The only missed base that a force cannot be removed is First Base.
Example: Bases loaded, 2 outs. The batter rips one off the fence. All three runners score and then the BR is thrown out at third for the third out.
But wait, the defensive coach saw that the BR had missed first base. So he wants to make an appeal. The ball is dead. So the PU informs the Offensive team to put a batter in the box. The pitcher toes the rubber, backs off and throws to first base. The FU declares that the BR did indeed miss First Base.
Results: Fourth out, the BR being called out twice in the same at bats, and since it would have been the third out by force, NO RUNS!
Whew! Try explaining that to a coach!!
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Especially since a play at first is technically not a force out. Sure, it's OK to think of it that way, but there is a specific rule that deals with the third out at first base.