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Can a runner go back and tag a missed base while the ball is dead?

Topics: Base, Batter Runner, Latest News, Runners

Can a runner go back and tag a missed base while the ball is dead? Well, that depends. Here are some circumstances to consider. For instance, if a batter-runner misses first base and his fair batted ball ends-up in the seats for a book-rule double, he can still return to touch his missed base while…

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