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Originally Posted by bob jenkins
Somewhere, there's a FED ruling (might be in one of the yearly interps) to the effect that an umpire should judge what would have happened to a thrown ball that hits equipment left outside the dugout, and rule accordingly.
IMO, the benefit of the doubt goes to the team that didn't have the equipment / bucket outside the dugout.
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You're right.
Fed 1-3-7
Under penalty
If loose equipment interferes with play, the umpire may call an out(s), award bases or return runners, based on his judgement and the circumstances concerning the play.
I love these total judgement penalties