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Originally Posted by dash_riprock
R2 stealing, line drive "caught" by F5. F5 takes 6 steps chasing the now retreating R2, dives for him and the ball pops out when he hits the ground (involuntary release). Is the batter out?
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Yes. The ball popped out on the tag attempt, not on the catch attempt.
Or are you suggesting that there was no voluntary release after the catch?
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