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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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Yes, really. For the reasons laid out by other posters.
There is a difference between "legally entitled to" as it applies to liability to be out if tagged, and "legally acquired" as it applies to base placement after interference.
On a side note, I'm not sure how U3 can call interference here. Can someone explain that to me?