Last Time By Question

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NFHS Question. Can anyone please explain the logic with regards to last-time-by not being applicable in casebook 8.2.6 SITUATION H: R1 is stealing on the pitch and a fly ball is hit to right field. R1 misses second base by (a) a few inches or (b) a greater distance because he cuts across the infield missing second base as he advanced toward third base. F9 catches the fly ball and R1 now retouches second base as he retreats to first base. F9’s throw is errant and R1 reaches first base ahead of the throw. The defense now appeals that R1 should be out as he did not initially touch second base. RULING: In (a), R1 is not declared out as he touched second on his last time by the base. In (b), R1 is out on appeal because a runner who misses a base by such a great distance in order to gain an advantage would still be vulnerable to appeal under the principle of last time by.