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Originally Posted by mcrowder
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1) Don't guess - know.
2) What is an umpire to do if your interp is correct? Call "Dead ball" and then make no award? What would you expect a runner to do if he did? Probably - stare at the umpire.
No, an umpire simply calls dead ball at the appropriate time, announces the obstruction and gives the award. The baserunner then does her thing ... which can certainly include running all the way back 3 bases if she chooses (say this runner was obstructed between 3rd and home, but missed 1st), and going to the awarded base.
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Interesting that your interpretation is different than Mike's and is also different from the rule book.