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Originally posted by Skahtboi
I don't know...if she seriously could not see the ball because of the action of the runner, interference might would be an option. Certainly a HTBT kind of play, but the possibility is open to interference.
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I disagree. If this play happened as described, there isn't even a remote possibility of interference. The runner did what she is supposed to do, run to the next base while avoiding being hit by a fair batted ball.
Is there a rule forbidding a runner from passing between the ball and the fielder? No.
Did the runner act in any manner contrary to how she is supposed to act? No.
Do you expect runners to just stand there waiting on the ball to pass prior to advancing to the next base? No.
If a defender is playing deep and waiting on a batted ball, do we expect the runner to take a 20' detour to run behind the fielder? No.
If the defense wants an unobstructed view of the ball, tell them to move up or charge the ball. If not, they are ceding the territory in front of them to the offense.
But then again, we are talking about the organization which wants umpires to rule on a 3' lane violation on a walk.