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Originally posted by harmbu
In the umpire's judgement, he was not intentionally holding him back.
I think he slid so far from the bag because the fielder was in his way and he has been taught not to run into a fielder. Would it have simply been obstruction if he had just bumped into the fielder instead of sliding?
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harmbu,
If R3 bumped the fielder trying to make the play, that sounds like interference.
Obstruction is a violation of the defense.
R3 could have run to the side of F5 and avoided the contact. The runner is allowed that option.
mick