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Old Thu Mar 05, 2009, 10:40am
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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve View Post
Remember, you are trying to say trail legally aquired third, but that isn't correct; trail isn't entitled to third if lead hasn't already touched the next base, and when lead returns, trail is in jeopardy.
I think this is the key, 3rd belongs to the lead runner until reaching home and that did not occur until after the tag of the trail runner.
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