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All those who say there are no ties are wrong.
The others that are openminded enough to consider a tie, and with to call the runner out, are also incorrect.
In the first case, please understand that the human senses are limited. Physics, and the ability to decern events far beyond the reach of us mortals is not so limited. So a ball hitting a mitt, and foot hitting bag, can very well happen at the same time, as far us humans are concerned. Admit it, or not, sometimes you just can't tell.
As far as the rules goes, it's up to the defense, or the ball if you will, to beat the runner. Always has been.
I will grant you, on the molecular side, there in no such thing as a tie. For those of you wish to perpetuate the fact the you can, indeed, decern this in every play, well, more power to you.
Me, I'm just a regular guy, with no superhuman powers. So the tie does go to the runner.
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