Interesting play. I'd have to have seen the tangled feet to make the call on interference. But more than likely I'd wait to see the total outcome. If the SS wasn't too hindered in the action and R1's action didn't look intentional, the outcome of the force out at 1st being the first play would stand and R1 would remain at 3rd.
But it's tough to call when you didn't see the play and the look on the R1's face during the entanglement.
I think one question to ask may be why the SS didn't tag out the runner who was right there? Or did the ball get to the SS after the runner met him? There'r just too many things to think about as an umpire. I still wonder why I enjoy it so much!
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