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Originally Posted by Dakota

If you do not call the runner out, you are adding to the confusion, since the OC will need to make a choice, persumably without knowing his runner is out. Further, this cannot be a general mechanic, since in general, there can be multiple attempts at getting outs, runners advancing, etc.

If you do call the runner out she may just trot off to the dugout and never receivce the entitled award. DDB, Hold all runners make appropriate awards.