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Originally Posted by jimpiano
Since, instead, the ball was overthrown into a dead ball area the runner has only legally attained first base and the award of two bases sends him to third. ...
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Speaking ASA, this is incorrect. The 2 base award is based on the
position of the runners at the time of the throw, not the "legally attained" base.
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ASA 8-Section 5. RUNNERS ARE ENTITLED TO ADVANCE WITHOUT LIABILITY TO BE PUT OUT.
G. When the ball is live and is overthrown or is blocked:
EFFECT: All runners shall be awarded two bases. The award shall be governed by the position of the runners when the ball left the fielder’s hand. Runners must return to touch a base missed or a base left too soon.
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