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Originally posted by gsf23
Here is a situation that could happen with the walk and the throwing lane.

No one on base and B1 at bat with a 3-2 count. Pitch is thrown in the dirt and B1 checks his swing as the ball gets away from the catcher. Plate umpire calls ball. B1 takes off hard to first. The catcher, believing that the batter went around, gathers the ball and throws down to first to get the out on the dropped third strike. The runner, outside the three foot lane, interfers with 1B taking the throw and ball goes out into right field and runner takes second.

Now, if I were a coach I would argue for the interference on this play. If the catcher waits for an appeal on the checked swing, he/she may not be able to throw down in time to get the out on the dropped third strike. Because the runner interfered with 1B taking the throw, they are now at second instead of first.

That is about the only situation I could see happening on a walk where interference could be a factor. As an ump, what would you do in this situation?

And that is fine because if a SWING is ruled, it is no longer a "walk" which makes the throw a viable play and the INT applies.