over throw

2016/7/15 17:21:41

Question
I would like to know if the runner is headed to first and the over throw occures, but the runner has not aquired first yet, do they get third or second?

Answer
Hi stephanie,

the award is always 2 bases from the last base touched at the time of the throw....in this case they get 2nd base

mark

ps you other question is more involved and i want time to write it out. look for the answer tomorrow

mark

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