In Baseball, a force play occurs when a baserunner is required to advance to the next base because the batter becomes a baserunner. The rules state that the fielder must touch the base with the ball in hand before the baserunner reaches it to record an out. If the fielder fails to do so, the baserunner is safe. The consequences of a force play can result in an out being recorded or the baserunner being safe, depending on whether the fielder successfully completes the play.
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