Does the 3rd baseman have to tag the runner or his base to make an out?

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If the runner is coming from second and the first base is already filled then the runner is forced to run to third. The third baseman has the option to tag the runner or the base but if the runner chooses to go to 3rd after running to second then he must be taged out. A tag of the base would be worthless.

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if there are runners on 1st and 2nd, he only has to tag the bag
otherwise he has to tag the runner.

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kutekymm is right. depends on, if its a forced out or not.

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Runners on first and second he only has to touch the bag (force out). If there is only a runner on second, he must tag the person. Another scenario, if there is a runner on third and he takes off on contact, if the 3B catches a linedrive he only has to touch the bag to force out the runner on third.

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IF its a force play he tags the base. If it is not than they can either tag him or throw it to first.

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Either if it a force play or an appeal play. Must tag if neither apply.

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if it is a forse then ya
if he is stealing or is running on a triple
then u have to tag

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if it is a forced run then no. other wise yes

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