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My understanding of 8-8.C is that, on any play, no more than one defensive player can be protected on any batted ball. The act of attempting to field a batted ball does not provide protection; the fielder must be capable of making an out, AND must be the player judged to have the BEST play to make the out, if more than one might have a play.
Many times we will see both 2B and SS chase a ball hit up the middle with no real play; if they impede a runner, that is obstruction.
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