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You are correct it was a mad house. My partner on the plate thought it was obstruction so no call was made there. The girl picked up the ball throwing wildly to first and over throwing. A throw was made back to home to throw out the runner from first. They then throw back to second to try to get the batter-runner on second. I don't make a call because I've been trying to stop play. Because of all the screaming and action no one notices one umpire with his hands up trying to stop the play. Once play stopped I explained the correct ruling. I had the offensive coach come unglued because how can it be interference hitting a player in foul ground. I explained she has the right to make to make a play no matter where she stands. He never did get that. My partner thought it was obstruction, but once I explained that even though she didn't have the ball it was right at her feet as she waited to see if it was fair or foul so she is making a play on the ball. I hope I never see this again. Thanks for the help!
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