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Originally Posted by mj
Runners on 1st and 2nd, 2 outs. Batter hits a home run. Runner at second fails to touch third. Is it ok for him to go back to touch third after a following runner has touched it?
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No. Once he touches home plate, he cannot return to touch 3rd. If he tried to return before he touched home plate, the following runner would pass him, and be declared out for passing a preceding runner. So, either way, he is out on appeal if the defense appeals. Probably best to hope the umpire didn't see the missed base.
Rules: 7.10 (b) APPROVED RULING and 7.08 (h)