Wed Sep 12, 2007, 08:50am
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[QUOTE=Paul L]
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Originally Posted by jicecone
. . .a lane violation only comes into play when the throw is coming from behind the runner.
Usually, but not only. OBR 6.05 says "A batter is out when -
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(k) In running the last half of the distance from home base to first base, while the ball is being fielded to first base, he runs outside (to the right of) the three-foot line, or inside (to the left of) the foul line, and in the umpire’s judgment in so doing interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base . . .. Comment: . . . The batter-runner is permitted to exit the three-foot lane by means of a step, stride, reach or slide in the immediate vicinity of first base for the sole purpose of touching first base."
Nothing in the rule requires the throw to come from behind the BR. So, a shallow charging F8 snags a screaming one-hopper and fires to first a throw somewhat to the home plate side of the bag. BR runs well fair the entire way to first. F3, with one foot on first, stretches towards home plate to catch the throw, but BR, before reaching first, unintentionally interferes with the catch. Out. Could happen.
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Paul, anything "Could happen" but, look up the intent of the rule and make the call if you like. Also, be prepared to eject the offensive manager for calling out his runner on a bad throw by the defense.
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