[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by shickenbottom

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On the flip side, a case could be made for interference on R3 getting caught in a rundown. However, since two outs were recorded on the play, I'd let let this slide, because of the quick 1st out being made on R3 at home, and your description that the runners did not realize how quick everything occurred.

Without seeing the actions of R3, specifically and intentionally wanting to get caught in a rundown to advance the runners beyond the bases they would have reached (R1 to 2nd and then 3rd,B/R to 1st and then 2nd). In this case, then you call R1 out on the interference, ...

shickenbottom,



FWIW, I do agree with the remainder of your post.

JM