Thread: Dislodged base
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Old Tue Oct 08, 2002, 12:01pm
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Re: Re: dislodged base

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Originally posted by Dakota
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Originally posted by Tap
To remain safe from being tagged out, he either must stay with the dislodged base or stay where the base was before it was dislodged.
Speaking ASA, for the case of a runner who slid into the base, I disagree with this statement. By rule, the base goes where the runner goes as long as he does not try to advance.
I agree with the dislodged base following a sliding runner. However, even though the rule book uses the word "advance", I don't think it should be taken too literally.

What would you do if for some unknown reason (remember, softball players) the runner decides to retreat to the previous base? I doubt you would protect the runner because s/he wasn't "advancing" to the next base.

Of course, you can also interpret the wording of 8.3.C.Effect: ("The ball is in play and runners may advance or return with liability to be put out.") to mean that if a runner is returning, they have placed themselves into jeopardy.

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