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Originally Posted by Rich Ives
Wrong rule. That is about interfering with a fielder. This play is about interfering with the batted ball.
6.01 (a) Batter or Runner Interference
It is interference by a batter or a runner when:
(11) A fair ball touches him on fair territory before touching a
fielder. .........
PENALTY FOR INTERFERENCE: The runner is out
and the ball is dead.
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Thanks, interesting distinction and that there is no exception for being in contact with a base. I'll stick to the softball sites from now on!