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Rule 2.00 (Definitions)
A TAG is the action of a fielder in touching a base with his body while holding the ball securely and firmly in his hand or glove; or touching a runner with the ball, or with his hand or glove holding the ball, while holding the ball securely and firmly in his hand or glove....
Rule 7.08 Any runner is out when—(e) He or the next base is tagged before he touches the next base, after he has been forced to advance by reason of the batter becoming a runner....
Scenario described in your OP....out!
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