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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm
If he touches the base first, then there was never a force out, no? He's already safe.
In instances where a tag is required, then I can see the differentiation. That's not the case here.
Or if Mesoraco slides, hits Martin's leg prior to the ball arriving, then agree again.
But because it's a force play, anything after the force out, IMO, should be irrelevant.
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But its not AFTER the force out. It's during. Martin blocking the plate may impact how Mesoraco slides or which direction he takes as he's trying to beat the force. Therefore him being that close matters.