Mon Apr 17, 2006, 12:15am
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Originally Posted by Dave Reed
My 2004 edition says the opposite, and therefore agrees with the MLBUM.
"A batter is awarded first base when four balls are counted. Runners forced to advance are also awarded their advance base. [7.04b] The ball remains live and any runner who is tagged off base after touching or passing his awarded base is out. [6.08a] [7.04b] However, the batter-runner is allowed to overrun first base, provided he returns immediately to the base."
What year J/R are you quoting from?
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Unfortunately, a very old one. Early 90's edition. I guess they changed their minds about it. 
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