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Old Mon Nov 28, 2011, 10:39pm
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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve View Post
Think about what you just said, I see it as the key to this situation.

The batter becoming a batter-runner works for one base with me. After passing first, is that the batter becoming a batter-runner, or isn't that individual now a runner?

Bottom line to me, no such thing as a two base force out. Required to advance because the batter got a two base award is not a force out in my book. Timing play.
I understand, and I'm focusing on 8-5-A:
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When forced to vacate a base because the batter was awarded a base on balls.
R2 is forced to vacate his/her base. Their word.
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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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