Force after missing a bag

bob jenkins · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Sep 17, 2003, 12:37pm

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Originally posted by Warren Willson

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Originally posted by bob jenkins

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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.

I wouldn't presume to disagree with you, Bob, but how does that sit with the wording of NCAA 8-5j Ex which evidently says, inter alia:
A force is removed whenever "a following runner is put out at a previous base". [BRD 2001: #232]
According to greymule's original scenario, the BR's preceding out at 1st means the force was not in effect on R1 at 2nd EXCEPT for the purpose of an appeal of a base running error at that base [BRD 2001: #229].

Cheers

Sorry -- I missed the part where F3 stepped on the base.