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Since this is such a flagrant and egregious act of cheating, I would assume a very liberal interpretation of the "passing an unobstructed previous runner before such runner is out" rule (FED 8-4-2m). Since it allows for a passing runner to be called out during a dead-ball situation, i.e. during the awarding of bases, I would apply the same dead-ball principle to the scoring runner. Thus, the fast runner would be the third out. Restrict both runners to the dugout for the rest of the game and put the head coach in the parking lot. Even if this isn't the exact rule reference, King Rat would have a hard time justifying his actions.
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