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Reply to "Ball 4, check swing appeal"

Originally Posted by 55Dad:

Game played under FED rules. Runner on 1st, no outs.  Full count on batter. Batter checks swing and plate umpire calls ball 4. Runner at first is off to second and coach asks for check swing appeal. Base umpire in B signals strike and makes runner go back.  Correct?

Why should the runner go back? Do you think a runner can't advance on a live ball?

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