when to tag up on a tipped catch....

[deeno27]

Here's the scoop....

R1, R3, batter hits fly ball to LF. LF taps ball (unintentionally while attempting to catch it) with glove. The ball went up, and LC caught the ball.

At what point can R3 tag-up? Is it when the catch is made, or when the ball contacts the glove of the LF?


Thanks,
Diana


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