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Originally Posted by THREE
Runner on 3rd. Ball four on batter. Batter/runner runs towards 1st and does not stop and continues on towards 2nd...with no throw from the pitcher to 2nd. Question: can the runner on 3rd remain "off" the 3rd base bag untill the batter/runner reaches 2nd, or does the 3rd base runner have to go back to the bag as soon as the batter runner reaches/passes 1st...i.e. the LBR does not start untill the batter/runner reaches 1st.
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As soon as BR touches 1st, the LBR applies - which means your runner "off" third must either go forward or go back, assuming the pitcher is not making a play or faking a play on either runner.
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