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"the throw" so obviously means "the throw to retire the batter-runner," that the words don't have to be written down. How can BR interfere with a play when there is no play?
Coaches teach new tactics, players push the game rules, rules makers react. Around here (and I assume anywhere) when you are calling a game for a high level program, you expect action on ball four. If that runner doesn't sprint to 1B and make the turn, she'll probably be on the bench next inning. And if you have a runner on 3B with less than 2 outs, the batter will keep going. So defensive coaches are starting to counter with a snap throw to 1B in an attempt to catch that runner off base. Thus the rule makers had to make sure the throw to 1B on a walk was covered. Not really a big deal.
WMB
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