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Originally Posted by BigGuy
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B1 hits gapper to LF. F7, frustrated because his team is losing, throws his glove at ball and actually stops it about 20' from the wall. BR is about halfway to 2B at this time. F7 Retrieves glove with ball and then proceeds to throw towards 3B just as BR touches 2B. Ruling and why.
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BR is awarded home on the detached gear infraction. The infraction occured after he acquired 1st.
From the J/R; three bases beyond the base occupied at the time of the infraction (contact) on a batted ball,[7.05b,c]