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Originally posted by greymule
Interesting example of differences between ASA and OBR: R3 on 3B, R1 on 1B, one out. BR hits a double, moving R1 to 3B. R3 scored, but R1 missed 2B and BR missed 1B. In ASA, the defense must appeal 2B and then 1B for R3's run to be nullified. In OBR, the defense can appeal in any order; the run is nullified either way.
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Speaking ASA
If any runner misses a base to which they were forced and properly appealed, it is considered a force play for the purpose of scoring a run. ASA also allows for a 4th out appeal. Either way, in your scenario, the run would not count.
The real differences are in the acronym:
Amateur SOFTBALL Association vs. Official BASEBALL Rules