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Originally posted by rwest
Is the runner called out on LBR for leaving early only if the Pitcher is in the circle with the ball?
For example, runner at 1st. On a wild pitch R1 advances to 2nd base and stops. She does not round 2nd. On the play F1 went to cover home as the ball got by F2. F2 throws the ball to F1 who is standing near home plate. As F1 heads toward the circle, R2 comes off of the bag at 2nd. F1 is not in the circle when this occurs. Is R2 out?
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Your first question: Yes. The pitcher must have the ball and be in the circle.
Your second question: No. The runner is not out.