2.28.3 SITUATION A: R1 is on third and R2 on first with no outs. F1 contacts the pitcher's plate and assumes the set position stance. As he begins his stretch, R2 advances toward second base attempting to steal. F1 realizes R2 is stealing but he does not throw to second, fearing that R1 will break for home and score. F1 completes his stretch, coming to a pause with the ball in both hands in front of his body. R2 reaches second and rounds it, after which F1 delivers the ball to B3, who fouls a pitch into the stands. RULING: R2 is allowed to remain on second because he was there prior to the time of the pitch. The definition of "time of the pitch" determines the base to which R1 is entitled Thanks, Jay Umpref19