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Nope, 10.1.L covers that.

I would apply 10.1.L there also, or I would argue that the obvious implication of the rule is "any member of the offensive team other than another runner." But does 10.1.L also cover the following situation?

Abel on 3B, Baker on 2B, Charles on 1B, 1 out. Daniels hits a hard one-hopper to F6 and stumbles getting out of the box. F6 steps on 2B to force Charles for the second out. Speedy Abel crosses the plate as F6 takes his time making a sure throw to 1B.

It appears that Daniels will be out by several steps, but Charles reaches up and catches F6's throw to F3. By rule, the runner closest to home (Baker) is out on Charles's interference. Since the third out is not a force play, Abel's run should count.

If I were umpiring this game, I would apply 10.1.L and call Daniels out instead. (An argument could also be made that Charles interfered with the defense's opportunity to get an advantageous fourth out.) Would anyone rule differently?