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Originally Posted by SWFLguy
From the way the situation is presented--I would have no problem
banging the runner out for interference---the fielder was making
a play on a ball--deflected or not. Thev runner must avoid contact.
At least that is what is in the mind-set of this high schoool umpire
with the recent Federation parameters !
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The runners job is to run to the next base. The runner cannot be expected to know a ball changed direction or have eyes in the back of their heads.
The ONLY way I can call this INT is if, in my judgment, the runner actually did something to cause the INT.