Ball hit to left side, 3B throws to first. Throw beats runner, but takes 1B's mitt over the foul line, an her extended arm directly into BR path. Bang-bang play, but BR hits 1B arm, knocking ball out of mitt (catch, collision happened simultaneously). Umpire rules BR out, saying she completed the put out and then the ball came dislodged. Seems somewhat reasonable, but not sure I completely agree. Is this akin to a runner sliding into a tag and knocking the ball loose (and thereby safe)? Interested in what the thoughts are as to if this is the correct call.
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