R3 Misses Plate on Walk

[dddunn3d]

For Rich Ives' benefit:

I follow the well-defined essence of 7.08(a) in that the "direct line between bases" starts from the point on the field where the runner is standing, and extends from that point to each of the bases to which he can travel. Ergo,

The "skunk in the outfield" is a legal play.