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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
That is sort of my point. If the INT occurred a step or two off the base (leaving with the pitch) prior to the umpire being able to determine if an infielder, pitcher or catcher had a routine play on the ball, is it still in IF?  |
In your scenario, it might be too early to determine that INT took place. Chances are the ball wasn't even batted when the runner ran into the fielder a step or two off the base. How would you determine that F6, in this case, is a protected fielder if the ball hasn't been popped in the air? Heck, it's possible you have obstruction here.
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