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Originally Posted by robbie
Actually, the correct mechanic is: No pitch. Runner out.
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Okay, now if you think about it, this and the LBR are based upon the same theory that the runner is not in contact with the base when required.
Is it the same rule? No, because the LBR is more tolerable and allows the runner to continue until s/he stops and then dictates immediate move to come in contact with the base. The leaving early is just the LBR with the runner already stopped and in place prior to the violation.
The cause is a little different, but I would think the effect should probably be the same.