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Originally Posted by Manny A
Really? If that were the case, then the defense could tag a following runner who is standing on third base before tagging out a lead runner caught in a rundown between third and home, and get credited with a double play. Surely the following runner is legally entitled to third until the lead runner returns and occupies third as well.
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Not true. He can't be tagged out if he is the only one on the base, but he doesn't legally occupy it.
There's a specific comment in the rule book on this play that applies.