Wed Nov 30, 2005, 08:47am
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Originally posted by BigUmp56
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Originally posted by largeone59
Helping the runner to his feet is DEFINITELY textbook coach's interference. No if's and's or but's.
My answer is still C, regardless of whether or not he was awarded home. Coach's interference = out, no matter how you slice it.
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Largeone,
Let me ask you another "what if." Let's say that R2 is obstructed right as he reaches the bag. The obstruction is severe enough(non-malicious)to cause the trip over the bag and subsequent fall. The base coach helps the runner to his feet, but does not push him toward home. No play is made on R2, and R2 simply returns to the third base bag. Would you still call R2 out for the coaches interference? He's gained no advantage.
Tim.
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The obstruction caused R2 to fall -- it didn't cause the coach to assist the runner. Call the out.
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