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OP has no reference to desertion, that's not considered.
For this post, say the BR runner is running it out, no difference how far the BR gets, once there's 3 outs, who cares.
BR is trying for 1B, sees the tag of R2 for the 3RD out, and heads to where ever offensive players go once there are 3 outs.
I just can't imagine anyway to consider this a base running violation..
I can't help but think, this was simply not "thunk through" before somebody put an interp in writing.
OBR says: no run "if the 3RD out is recorded on the BR before he touches 1B".
We all agree that if indeed BR misses 1B prior to the out, he is subject to the appeal and nulifying the run...
This sit. the "third out" is recorded on R2, a non forced runner..prior to any running violations, a timing play, by any rule set..
How can a violation that occurs after 3 outs even in the wildest stretch be considered?
Somebody has drunk the poison; ruling this an advantageous 4th out IMHO.
Can someone post the exact quote, from the various mentioned authoritive figures/publications? I can't find anything in PBUC, JR, OBR, that would lead me to rule this way..
Seems as simple as: a runner can be safe, out, or in jeopardy.
BR has no opportunity to be safe (there's three outs), so he's not in jeopardy, if your not in jeopardy you can't be retired...
This seems one that should be destined for "BB rules myths" if you ask me.
"All runners must advance to their next base after the third out".
I think something "that big" would be hi-lited and bold in any rule book.
Somebody read "if on the BR before he reaches 1B, and has streeeetched it,, well beyond what it meant/intended, IMHO.
Hope they get it fixed quickly...Like before I ever see it on a field..
Or shoot have I seen on a field, probably..
Has anyone ruled this way on the field, ever?
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