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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I think you contradict yourself here. 8-8-I is quite clear in that if the BR overruns 1B and makes no attempt to advance, he's not out if tagged. This is left to umpire's judgment as to whether or not the runner attempted to advance. You quite clearly judged that he made no attempt. If that's so, then 8-8-I applies to this situation, and the runner is not out.

He can turn right, he can turn left, he can be in fair or foul territory, he can do cartwheels all the way to the fence. If, in the umpire's judgment, he doesn't attempt to advance, no out can be called if he's tagged.

Also, take a look at Rules Supplement #37.

In short, I do not have an out.

Agreed. I like when the defense makes this play because it allows me to clarify the rule.