In the absence of an intentional act by the batter-runner, the tossed bat became inadvertently placed equipment.
There is no interference when the ball touches such equipment on LBT even if a fielder is unable to make a play due to contact with such equipment.
The umpire may then call time to prevent the inadvertently deflected ball from becoming a advantage to the base runners.
BR to first
R3 base TOP.
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