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Similar play to consider. Runner on 2B and 1 out. Strike 3 is called but the ball pops out of the catcher's mitt and lands in front of the plate. Batter starts advance to 1B and kicks the ball unintentionally as he gets out of the box. Catcher chases the ball down and throws BR out at 1B. Meanwhile R2 rounds 3rd and seeing no catcher at the plate goes home and scores. Catcher had his chance to catch the ball and batter interference is no longer possible, unless intentional.
In this case catcher had is chance to catch the ball and batter did nothing intentional.
If coach wanted an explanation I would provide, not just shake my head.
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