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Old Tue May 24, 2011, 08:00pm
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Oh boy.

The rule states that the BR must be put out PRIOR to reaching the base which means that if the ball and BR reach there destination at the same time (a tie), the BR is safe, by rule.
I admit, I have given coaches 2 answers on this play
"Coach, the runner did not beat the ball to the bag."
"Coach, the ball did not beat the runner to the bag."
I'm going with my first reaction on this kind of play.
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Old Tue May 24, 2011, 10:19pm
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I admit, I have given coaches 2 answers on this play
"Coach, the runner did not beat the ball to the bag."
"Coach, the ball did not beat the runner to the bag."
I'm going with my first reaction on this kind of play.
So you choose the incorrect one? Remind me to stay away from your fields when you come down this year. We'll have a beer or five away from the fields
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