Is the Runner out

[brumey1107]

Question:
If as Rule 7.08(f) states for OBR - He is touched by a fair ball in fair territory before the ball has touched or passed an infielder. The ball is dead and no runner may score, nor runners advance, except runners forced to advance..." What happens to the B/R if ball is dead?

Situation: R1, no outs. B/R hits ground ball towards 2nd baseman. R1 is hit by ground ball. R1 is out - no problem there. However, 2nd baseman is able to field ground ball and throw to first base beating B/R.

If, when runner is hit by ball, the ball is dead, do I protect B/R and give him 1st base?

Thank you.