Force after missing a bag

[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by greymule
A strict reading of the rules would indicate that if Baker simply stopped between 1B and 2B, there could be no appeal at 2B (since he didn't actually miss the bag). But since he proceeded to 2B and missed it, he would be at risk of being called out on appeal. Of course, I may be missing some reason that this particular play can't happen.

If Baker didn't advance to second, then the defense could get a "normal" force out at the base, cancelling the run.