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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
BTW, NC#, the tie does go to the runner.  |
So... what you're saying is that it's a myth that the tie goes to the runner is a myth.
Which I happen to agree with. The book states
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Originally Posted by ASA Rule 8.7.C
When, on a force play, a fielder contacts the base while holding the ball, or tags the runner before the runner reaches the base.
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If the ball and the runner get there at the same time, a tie, then fielder did not contact the base before the runner, the runner is safe, the myth list not withstanding.