[JRutledge]

Billy,

What these guys have told you since you responded to my thread is correct. There are no ties in baseball and the runner cannot be safe on a tie. They have to beat the play or they are out.

Also keep in mind that all that answered your question has been doing baseball for some time. This comes up often with coaches not much different than the many rules myths that happen are discussed in basketball. This is not much different than a shooter cannot get their own rebound or a player cannot be the first to touch a ball after coming from out of bounds. This is a common myth we discuss as baseball umpires and often have to teach newer umpires not to screw up.

Peace