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Originally Posted by mydingding77
there was a play this past weekend in our mens slowpitch for which i could not get a clear explanation out of the umpire.
Runner on first no outs. Hard grounder to first baseman. runner does not leave base. First baseman tags runner then first base. Umpire rules double play.
i questioned the umpire to explain why both players were out as i was unclear myself, and he just changed his mind to say the runner left the bag. I asked a few officials and players at the field and got mixed respones. Could someone please clarify the explanation?
DC
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The runner on 1B at the TOP is forced to go to 2B, therefore staying in contact with 1B does not protect him and he can be tagged. Out 1. Touching 1B while in possession of the ball prior to the BR touching the base is Out 2. No brainer, the defender made a smart play.
If the defender touched the base first, then the force is removed and the runner is protected while in contact with the base.
Hope that helps