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Originally Posted by BriefcaseJohnny
So the initial call of the batter out at first should have stood?
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Yes. There was no interference by the runner going to second when the ball hit off his heel, so the ball stays live and in play. So the subsequent throw-out of the batter-runner at first stands.
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