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Originally posted by gsf23
Dave,
I think you need to add to your situation what has happened to the batter-runner before you can rule on the play. IFfthe batter-runner doesn't reach first safely, then you have to give the defense the option, thus the reason for the delayed dead ball.
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The batter misses the bunt for a strike ... but it is *not* strike three. So, the play would *not* involve the batter reaching first.