Bases loaded ground ball to 3rd
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hitless45
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^^^ WHAT Mr ump says.. force play all around, tag 3b runner= 1st out, step on 3rd = 2nd ,out throw to 2nd = 3rd out
irishmafia
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Really? This is standard force outs in all softball games and all levels and sanctions
The part that I can't find specifically is the rule that applies to the runner on 3rd, staying on the base. I can't find a ruling stating something to the extent of "runner must abandon base in a force out situation" all the rules seem to apply to touching the base in a force out situation or tagging a runner that is off the base. I cant find it clearly stated that the runner at 3rd can be tagged while on the base in this situation for an out.
Have had the same situation come up 2 times. First time runner on 3rd was called safe on the tag (because he stayed on the base), runner on 2nd called out on the force (stepping on 3rd base) and the runner on first out on the throw to 2nd. (2 Outs),
Second time all three were called out.
Wanted to know what the correct call is, since I am having a hard time finding the answer in the USA Softball rule book
lb16
the natural
Once base runner is forced to leave bag on hit the base is not a safe haven anymore. Runners are only safe from tags on base if they aren't forced to vacate bag. When ball is put in play if bases are loaded runner on 3rd can be tagged for an out. Only if fielder tags base before tagging runner would runner be safe.
Projectcam
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If the fielder stepped on the bag before tagging the base runner out then the base runner would be safe. The force play is not in play at that point. If the fielder applies the tag then steps on the base it’s 3 outs.
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