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Originally Posted by Illini_Ref
Batter hits a HR out of play. He misses home. As soon as he misses home, the catcher appeals.
Is the appeal granted? Does he have to enter dead ball territory or is his baserunning obligations completed, therefore rendering him out upon appeal?
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If the runner has initiated a return, then the appeal is not recognized (if it was a live ball, the runner would need to be tagged).
See 8.2.2C, 8.2.2M