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"first play" per Rule 5.06(b)4(G)
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Guest Jeff
Rule 5.06(b)4(G) says bases are awarded based on TOP so long as it is the "first play" and BR has not crossed first before the TOT.
Situation: Runners on 1B and 2B, ground ball to third, 3B touches bag at third for the force out and throws to first for the DP but throws the ball into the stands. At TOT, the BR had not yet reached first base but the runner from first HAD already reached 2B. Does the runner from first score on the play?
Pro - the "first play" is the force out at third; after that, any throw by the infielder is the "second play" on the ball and therefore it is no different than a 6-4-3 attempted double play where the runner from first beats the throw to second and is awarded home on the wild second throw (even if the BR had not crossed first at time of the second throw).
Con - BR clearly only gets second base (two bases) since he hadn't crossed first yet and all other baserunners are limited to two bases from their position at the TOP.
Which is correct? Thanks.
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