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Originally Posted by mcrowder
I believe I answered your question. Assuming your runner did actually go to third when awarded third, then no, it can't.
In fact ... if the award was HOME, the runner is allowed to return to third, touch it, and then go home ... in which case the appeal of the miss at third would not be successful.
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The appeal would be denied.
A number of umpires attending were skeptical and, before the answer was given, thought the appeal should be granted.
But, as the ASA rules representative pointed out, the runner missing third base while heading for home is irrelevant to the facts of the play.
The runner was attempting to make third base. It does not matter that he/she missed touching it. He/she was obstructed trying to make third base.
The award would is the same as if she was obstructed between second and third.
As to the second part of your answer I dont agree.
If the runner is awarded home he/she is not automatically given the chance or opportunity to go back to third and then trot home.
I would call the runner out on an appeal at third. I don't think the rules permit the runner to retouch missed bases when the ball is dead.
If I am wrong please show me the rule.