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[/B]"R1 is leading off, and F6 is shading toward 2B for a LH batter. Batter hits a short hopper to SS who fields and steps on the bag and begins his throw to F3. R1 thinks it was a caught line drive so he is returning to 1B and runs into F3 who is moving toward the bag to receive the end of the 6-3 DP. And the call is obstruction, award R1 2B. Come on, get real."[/B]
I've got to be missing something here...someone actually bought this? (I know your intent DG, so this is not meant for you.)
If the baserunner makes a flagrant mistake and runs into the fielder who is in his correct position, getting ready to field the ball - you will penalize the defense?
The baserunner was wrong...it is stated clearly. Who cares if he made a mistake and didn't know it wasn't a line drive? He caused the collision to occur because he was running to a base he was not entitled to hold. F3 was in the process of fielding his normal position. Why wouldn't every coach in the world just tell his players to double back when they think a double play will occur. Smack into the first baseman and you'll put him on second. I have got to start coaching a team in your leagues. We'll destroy the competition.
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