In the case where R2 is on second base and B2 hits to F6, who is awarded home if F6 attempts to tag R2 but misses and then overthrows first base into dead-ball territory?

In this scenario, R2 is on second base, and B2, the batter, hits the ball to F6 (the shortstop). When F6 attempts to tag R2 but misses, it indicates that R2 is still safely on second base. However, F6's subsequent overthrow of first base into dead-ball territory changes the dynamics of the play.

According to baseball rules, when a throw goes into dead-ball territory, all runners are awarded two bases from the point of their last legally occupied base at the time the throw was made. Since R2 was on second base, the overthrow allows R2 to advance home, as they are awarded two bases from second base. Meanwhile, B2, who hit the ball, was likely trying to reach first base and would be awarded two bases as well, landing safely at third base.

Therefore, in this situation, R2 is awarded home due to the dead-ball situation created by the overthrow, and B2 is automatically awarded third base. This aligns with the rules regarding advancement after a ball is thrown into dead ball territory, making the explanation clear for how R2 scores while B2 advances to third base.