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Originally Posted by mbcrowder
Score the run. An award beyond 1st to the BR (2nd base in this case) does not create a force.
Imagine the simpler situation, R1 and R2 on 3rd and 2nd, 2 outs. Grounder to third who incidentally touches third before throwing, and throws the ball into the dugout. BR is awarded 2nd - R2 is not suddenly forced to third. Or additionally, should R2 not ever advance to 3rd, but run off the field with the apparent win, you do not have an out here.
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But that's just it. R2 is forced to advance because the batter became a batter-runner. R2 no longer has the right to occupy his base because of this, and therefore, I believe this is a force out.
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Dave
I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!
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