I guess I don't know why everyone is making a big deal over this. All bases have to be run properly, just because the umpire awards a runner a base doesn't change this fact. If a player hits the ball over the fence, doesn't she have to touch all the awarded bases? If a batter/runner enters the dugout before reaching first base, isn't she out? IF A RUNNER IS OUT OF THE THREE FOOT LANE AND CAUSES INTERFERENCE, SHOULDN'T BE OUT? It shouldn't matter if it is on a hit, or walk. ACTUALLY THE RULE IS CONSISTENT WITH ALL THE OTHER RULES THAT COVER INTERFERENCE AND BASE RUNNING.
|