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Originally posted by sir_eldren
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.
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Not trying to be a smarta$$, sir_eldren, but why would you need to wait on this play?
- The shortstop was in the act of attempting to field a batted ball.
- The runner from 2nd failed to avoid the shortstop
- Intent is not required for an interference call in these circumstances
OBR 7.08(b) and 7.09(L) seem appropriate citations for the interference call. The only question many posters had was whether there was intent to interfere to break up the double play. If there was intent then BOTH the R2 and the B-R would be out on the play - see OBR 7.09(g).
Hope this helps
Cheers