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Interference and one out or force-slide play and 2 outs
I think that maybe it works like this but this is my opinion. If there is a force situation and a throw is being made to the defensive player at or near a bag for the force out at which time a collision occurs, two outs will be called. Otherwise, interference will be called( such as when R1 runs into F4 as he pick up the grounder) and one or two outs will be called depending on the umpires judgment.
There does seem to be a contradiction between FED 8.4.2b and 8.8.2g. In 8.4.2.b if interference occurs on a force situation it is automatically 2 outs. In 8.4.2g if interference occurs on a force situation, two outs can only be called if the runner prevented a double play. These rule contradiction definitly need some clarification.
I think the question that needs to be answered by the forum is the following:
What is the difference between a force-play slide with at least a man on first base and interference with at least a man on first base?
Thanks
Greg
[Edited by Gre144 on Mar 27th, 2001 at 02:32 PM]
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