Time of pitch or time of throw?

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Originally Posted by Manny A

Similar language is found in the Definition of "Triple Play". It's also found in the Exception under 4.06 on when a run doesn't score:

"A run is not scored if the runner advances to home base during a play in which the third out is made (1) by the batter-runner before he touches first base; (2) by any runner being forced out; or (3) by a preceding runner who is declared out because he failed to touch one of the bases."

We know you can have multiple plays during unrelaxed action where the 4.06 Exception applies. But it only refers to "a play".

A play is defined as an attempt to retire a runner. That's why we have a play, a DOUBLE play, or a TRIPLE play. The reason the exception states "a play" is the third out can be made at 1B, 2B, 3B, or on a runner trying to advance to one of the bases because of being forced.