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I'm trying to not read more into this than the original situation and I am leaning toward agreeing with no Interference. Since the ball rolled foul and was untouched, R3 could not advance anyway. No interference, Foul ball, Batter back in the box. Had the ball rolled fair, than my earlier observation would have to take precedence - for me - to call interference. batter would be out and R3 returns to 3rd - if he had scored.
No interference on a foul ball seems to make sense based on the rulings many here have cited.
Editd to DG:
DG,
Could you reread my post at the top of this page and see if that might influence yur decison to call interference or not - only if the ball DID roll fair after the contact! I am just looking to see if I am trying to stretch " what might have been " too far. I only want the defense to have a fair shot at a potential play. Just looking for your opinion. I will accept your opinion either way.
Thanks.
[Edited by officialtony on Aug 1st, 2005 at 08:24 AM]
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