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Old Sun Apr 02, 2017, 10:54am
Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. is offline
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Originally Posted by BretMan View Post
What about the next couple of sentences from that rule?

12.19.1.3 The batter-runner may not interfere with the catcher’s attempt to field a third strike.
Note: If both players’ actions are appropriate to the situation and contact could not be avoided, it is incidental contact and neither interference nor obstruction.
A.R. 12.19.1.3: The batter-runner unintentionally kicks the ball that had deflected off the catcher who attempted to field a dropped third strike. RULING: Live ball, no interference.

Bret:

In the 2016 and 2017 NCAA Softball Rules Book it is 12.19.1.2 and A.R. 12.19.1.2.

It is the humble opinion of Mark, Jr., and myself that the B/R should have been ruled safe.

MTD, Sr.
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