Wow, KBoy - you just reversed the intent of the rule.
INTENTIONAL interference means you interfered intentionally. It does not mean you failed to avoid accidentally interfering.
As to the other commentary - I think you guys are putting way too much responsibility on the runner. They saw where it went when it was hit, and then concentrate on their running. You can't put the additional burden of having to follow and adjust to a deflected ball on them. The defense had their chance, and failed. I fail to see the reason some of you WANT this to be inteference.
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