Runner fails to tag - dead ball is called....???

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Wed Jul 25, 2018, 11:14am

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Originally Posted by EricH

Again, the purpose is for the umpire to delay his declaration so that the runners can complete their base running responsibilities. When the ball became dead does not matter.

The runners can complete their responsibilities, like a base untouched or not tagged, as soon as the ball is dead; or for that matter while it is still live.

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