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Old Mon Oct 23, 2006, 07:44am
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Originally Posted by Dakota
Speaking ASA, This is most definitely NOT interference. The rule book specifically excludes this situation from the interference rule.
Well, actually it doesn't. The rule book covers a retired batter running an an uncaught third strike when not entitled to advance to 1B. It does not cover a batter running on the wrong pitch.

However, I would rule in the same manner. Defense needs to know the circumstances surrounding the play.
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