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I agree that merely running into the coach, even if he is out of the box, probably is not interference. First time I read the situation I did not see "with his hands raised above his head". That probably DOES make it interference. Also makes for a pretty stupid coach - gives a whole new meaning to "taking one for the team". Also, I don't know of any coach in 20 years of umping that would think quickly enough to throw his body into the path of a player "steaming around third". Might grab him, or use an outstretched arm. But sacrifice his body? That's what makes the situation of NO interference on a collision with the third base coach the more likely of the actual events.
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