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"TIME! Leave the ball alone." Nuff said. No explanation needed, but if one was asked for I'd say the batter should not handle a live ball. There was no interference, so I'm not calling any. I've had this scenario: Runner on first, pitcher pitches, ball pops out of catchers glove and batter reaches out with his foot (or bat)to stop it. Runner going nowhere. I did NOT call time, but I did say, "Leave the ball alone.". Batter said, "Oh. OK." If the runner takes off when the ball pops out, and the batter touches the ball, NOW I have interference.
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