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Without being there and seeing it, I'd say maybe. They must have seen something to rule INT, I'm thinking - especially since you think the B/R should also be out. PONY INT rule (Rule 9-8-j) However, PONY does NOT mention "contact is not necessary for INT" until you read POE #24, where it discusses all forms of interference, including contact, verbal or visual distraction, or any type of distraction that would hinder the defense in the execution of a play. If the umpire determined INT by R1 then yes the R1 is out and B/R gets 1st. Why would you think B/R should also be out? That's only if the INT, in the judgment of the umpire, is an obvious attempt to prevent a double play and occurs before the baserunner is put out. Doesn't sound like it in your case at all. Was there visual or verbal distraction that hindered?
Hope that helps.
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Last edited by LIUmp; Sat Jun 02, 2012 at 09:55pm.
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