No, there is no tie-goes-to-the-runner rule. That is made-up.
In fact, because of the way it's written, the rule ACTUALLY states that a tie goes to the fielder.
Rule 7.01 - "A runner acquires the right to an unoccupied base when he touches it before he is out."
The runner has to BEAT the throw.
In fact, because of the way it's written, the rule ACTUALLY states that a tie goes to the fielder.
Rule 7.01 - "A runner acquires the right to an unoccupied base when he touches it before he is out."
The runner has to BEAT the throw.