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Originally Posted by JollyJim
Correct me if I'm wrong,
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but the order of the tags should be irrelevant in this case. The runner from first is forced to second because of the non-catch, and therefore is the only one of the three who has the right to occupy second and cannot be out as long as he remains there. Even if the batter/runner is tagged first while all three are standing on second - thus taking off the force - the lead runner is still forced to third by the runner from first properly advancing to second on the non-catch.
Correct or not?
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Not. If R2 is tagged before R1, R1 is no longer forced and cannot be retired while in contact with the base.
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