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 QUESTION 1. One out, runners at 2nd and 3rd. Batter hits a grounder to the 3rd baseman, who gets R3 in a rundown between home and 3rd. R3 eludes a tag and returns to 3rd safely. Meanwhile, R2 is standing on 3rd also. Both are tagged. Who is out?
Question ID: bb0001
A-R3
B-R2
C-Both runners
D-No Answer

                                                                                                                                                ANSWER  1. R-2   Explanation: Rule 7.03 is simple to understand because it states that "The preceding runner is entitled to the base" and R2 is liable to be put out when tagged the same as though he were not on a base.                                    Reference: Rule 7.03

 QUESTION 2. One out, runner on 1st. Batter hits a quick one-hopper to the 1st baseman. R1 returns to 1st and is tagged while on the bag. The 1st baseman then steps on 1st. Who is out?

 A-Only R1   B-Only the BR   C-Both R1 and the BR   D-Both are safe   E-No Answer

Answer: Both R1 and the BR   Explanation: R1 is out because he was tagged while not entitled to 1st base because he is "forced" to leave by virtue of the batter hitting the ball. The BR is subsequently out when F3 steps on first-base before he reaches.       Reference: Rule 7.04