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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu
I probably could have sold this play as INT, but I didn't think it qualified under RS13.
"...a runner must be called out when they remain on their feet and crash into a defensive player who is holding the ball and waiting to apply a tag."
I view RS13 as the typical Pete Rose/Ray Fosse All Star play at the plate. Players used to be able to do that. Now, even MLB has changed that rule.
This play was BR arriving a split second after F3 managed to field the ball. I am in the "wreck" camp on this one.
One of those plays that no matter how you rule, the "other team" is gonna hate you.  |
I think you are being too stringent about the word "crash".
In the OP case, the BR collided with the fielder strongly enough to cause dropping the ball; which would be a "crash".
Other side of coin. If the fielder dropped the ball because of not having secure possession; then the BR impeded fielding a batted ball.
Either way, interference.