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Originally posted by Dakota
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Originally posted by Bandit
Does the NFHS rules ever state that a batter being awarded first base by a walk is also given first base without the liability to be put out?
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No.
If you are intending to take this into running lane violation territory, WMB asked for a ruling on this from his state rules interpreter (I'm going on memory, here, WMB, ...) and NFHS continues to stand by their interpretation that a BR awarded a BOB can still be called for interference on a running lane violation.
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Here is the answer from the NFHS - and it will surprise you!
From my e-mail this morning:
"Tom: I checked with the NF on the walked batter staying in the running lane question...I stand corrected....The rule reference is 8-3-11 requiring awarded bases to be run legally. Therefore when a walked runner is outside the lane while running to first base and is struck by a throw to first, interference is the call. It will be reviewed at the June meeting. - Randy Allen
WMB
[ April 23, 2004, 09:12 AM: Message edited by: WestMichBlue ]
Reprinted without WMB's permission