The batter runs toward the dugout after his wierd fair hit, abandoning his effort to run to first base by leaving the dirt circle area.
BR actions clearly remove the force on himself and other runners who remain on base. What's he have to do, enter the dugout.
Runners remaining on base were incorrectly called out and the manager fails to protest a new and improved BR strategy.
Who said it isn't necessary to run to touch first base after putting a fair ball in play.
Oh PS. Notice tha Dodgers catcher step on the plate for out 1, throws to third for out 2, and then third relays to second for out 3, and second relays to 1st for that advantageous 4th out.
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