Just a simple situation. The catcher is blocking home plate about to receive a thrown ball. A runner tries to score from 2nd on a basehit. The throw comes in and the runner slides or collides with the catcher and the catcher holds his ground and does not allow the runner to touch the plate (without the ball in his possesion). Shortly after, the catcher catches the ball and tags the runner out. This happened in a major league game. What should the call be? Is this obstruction or should you call the runner out?
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