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Originally posted by Dakota
It's also an appeal play in ASA.
My assumption as to why this is an appeal play is because it is not just a simple tag out for being off base, since the BR is allowed to overrun 1st. The defense is appealing to the umpire that the runner made an attempt for 2nd.
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You are correct, though I believe calling it such is confusing. The rule doesn't declare anything should happen, but merely removes the exemption from liability to be put out. Of course, if any umpire kills the ball, there is no appeal allowed.