Batter-Runner Passes Teammate
With bases loaded and one out, the batter (B1) hits a deep fly ball to center field. Each runner
returns towards their base in order to tag up. The fly ball carries over the fence for a gland slam! However, while the ball was in flight, the batter touched first base and then made the turn at first base while the original runner at first base (R1) returned to first base, preparing to tag up. After everyone saw the ball fly over the fence, each base runner rounded the bases and R3, then R2, then R1, and then B1 scored.
1. Are there any actions required by the umpire?
2. Does anything change if there are two outs in this situation?
Extra Credit: With one out and the bases loaded, what if the long fly ball to center field stays within the confines of the field and the center fielder drops the fly ball. B1 passes R1 between first base and second base. R1 sees the ball dropped and races to second base. The centerfield throws to 2nd baseman, who touches second base just before R1 slides into second base. Anything unusual on this play?