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If the defense has possession of the ball and tags the base, the runner is out. IMHO
If the defense is tagging the runner, I would need to see that possession is maintained after the tag as the ball could come loose during the tag.
So if the defense dives at the runner and tags him on the thigh and holds onto the ball until he hits the ground, I've got an out. I don't care if he drops the ball after he hits the ground.
Same as if F3 jumps for a high throw to the home plate side, catches the ball and swipe tags the runner going by. If he still has the ball in his glove after the tag, I have an out even if he hits the ground and the ball pops out. As long as he maintains possession through the tag, it should be an out. IMHO.
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