When F4's relay throw to first goes into dead-ball territory after R2 is on second base, what is B2's appropriate award if he has not touched first?

In this scenario, when F4's throw to first base goes into dead-ball territory with R2 on second base, the rules governing a dead ball come into play. The appropriate award for B2, who has not yet touched first base, is to be advanced to third base. This is aligned with the guidelines that state if a thrown ball goes into dead-ball territory, base runners are awarded their next base and the runner who has not advanced past first base is typically awarded the base that is closest to the base they are advancing toward.

In this specific situation, since B2 has not touched first base, the player is eligible to be awarded the next available base, which is third base, given that R2 is already on second base. For clarity, the options suggesting other bases are not applicable as they do not align with the rules governing dead-ball locations and advancement for base runners. Therefore, the advancement to third base reflects the rules of play accurately, providing the logical basis for the awarded position.