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Originally posted by Kevzebra
Here is a play for all to learn from:
Team A is at bat with one out and a runner on third. Batter A2 bunts the ball up the first base line. Runner A1 breaks on the bunt. 1st base B1 tags A2 and then is run into by A2. B1 is knocked to the ground and has no opportunity to throw out the runner.
Having been an umpire for 10 years and now a coach,
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Step backwards?
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I wanted to get information on what others think about the situation. I have it on tape and know that interference should have been called, runner on third out on the interference.
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Not necessarily. A runner has every right to try and advance to 1B and are not required to check-up just because the fielder is trying to tag them.
For me, the BR would have to intentionally interfere with F3. If the fielder is dumb enough to step in front of the runner, it is not the runner's responsibility to avoid the fielder.