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Originally Posted by The Stiff
Runners on first and second, no outs. Soft line drive hit down 1B line. First baseman crosses over bag and makes catch with foot on the orange bag. Is the runner (who was off the base) doubled up at this point, or does the first baseman have to then tag the white bag for the second out?
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If the umpire knew the intent of F3 was to double up the runner for leaving the base early, the runner should be declared out.
If not and umpire considers the touch of the base accidental, at that point in time, no call other than out on the catch and the play is still unfolding.