If B5 hits a line drive and misses first base, what happens if F3 retrieves the ball and kicks the bag in disgust?

In this scenario, if B5 hits a line drive and misses first base, the primary focus is on the actions of the defensive player, F3, and the rule of appeal plays a crucial role. When B5 misses first base, they have made an infraction. However, for B5 to be declared out due to this infraction, F3 must make a proper appeal.

If F3 retrieves the ball and kicks the bag in disgust without making a formal appeal, this action does not constitute a valid appeal. As a result, B5 would be considered safe at second base since F3 has failed to properly execute the appeal process that would lead to B5 being ruled out.

In the context of the game, simply being frustrated does not negate the rules governing the appeal process. B5 continuing to run does not affect their status as the action of kicking the bag by F3 does not count as a legitimate appeal. Therefore, the correct interpretation of this scenario is that B5 is safe at second base and can continue to run, as no effective appeal was made to render them out after missing first.

This understanding solidifies the rationale for why B5 is safe at second base and their run would score if it occurs after crossing