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Originally posted by nine01c
The reference I was using (J/R) stated 6.08c, 7.04d, and 7.07 to rule on this play. It clearly stated that the runner not stealing on the pitch must return to his TOP base. They were all considered defensive (catcher's) interference, so I'm not sure why there might be different penalties invoked.
Also, you DO have to consider continuous action (if there is any) because it is a delayed dead ball until all action stops.
The back of the book has a list of what they call "inaccurate" rules and 7.07 is included, if that means anything.
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There has been much discussion on the 7.07 issue over the years -- some "authorities" say it's a mistake and to ignore it (R2 remains at second); others say it's the rule and to enforce it (R2 advances to third).
MLBUM includes this: "If a runner is attempting to steal a base when the catcher interferes with the batter, the runner is
awarded the base on the interference. Runners not attempting to steal or not forced to advance
remain on the base they occupied at the time of the interference unless Official Baseball Rule
7.07 applies. Under Official Baseball Rule 7.07, if a runner is stealing home when the catcher
interferes with the batter, the additional penalty of a balk is invoked, which enables all runners
on base to advance (whether or not they were stealing)."