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Originally posted by Kaliix
If the BR would have successfully advanced to second on a throw home in which R2 was safe (ie. not obstructed), then he would likely be placed on second when the play is killed because of a play on R2 at his protected base.
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I'm not sure I understand your parenthetical comment above ... (ie. not obstructed). Who was not obstructed? R2
was obstructed!
Let's say that the intent of the BU is to protect R2 at the plate - especially considering how close the play was.
But, let's change things slightly. Let's say R2 was actually
safe on a very close play at the plate. Would play still remain live? Could F2 fire down to 2nd and retire the BR?
On the other hand, there seems to be a consensus that IF R2 is thrown
out at the plate (to which he was protected), then the play would immediately be dead. No subsequent play could be made on the BR and he (the BR) would be placed on whatever base the umpires decide.
David Emerling
Memphis, TN