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Originally Posted by btdt
During state playoffs last spring. R3, 2 out, ground ball to F-6 which F-6 fumbles around a bit and then makes a bad throw to first which pulls F-3 off the bag toward the plate.
Of course there is a collision and I have the runner safe.
Plate umpire calls time and call B/R out/interference for being out of running lane. Run does not count.
I did not agree but it was U-1 call.
My interpretation of the rule is for throws coming from behind the runner, not errant throws from F-6.
The call had an effect on who went to the state finals as the runner from third scored, but interference negated that run.
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the answer to your question lies inside your post. i made it big for you. the defense erred when they made a bad throw. the runner should not be called out for a runner's lane violation on an errant throw. it's not his fault F6 threw it up the line.