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Back to the original question.. what happens if a runner does not return to original base after a foul ball and a pitch is thrown or a play is made.
ASA 8-6-A EFFECT and NFHS 8-5-1 PENALTY both say the same thing: the ball is dead and the runner(s) must return without liability to be put out.
So if somehow this runner's advance was not noticed and on the next pitch the BR drives her in to score would not the whole thing be nullified becuase the ball was dead by rule until R1 went back to first after the foul ball off the screen?
Of course the obvious answer is don't get into this situation, be aware of the runners and don't allow a pitch until the runners return.
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