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Originally Posted by Rich Ives
Great. if you're even umpiring one of my games I'll just tell the runner to run inside the 1B line and bump the pitcher just as he's ready to catch the ball, knowing it'll be a non-call from you.
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That would not be a running lane violation, just simple interference on a fielder attempting to catch a batted ball. A BR is even allowed to run out of the running lane if he is doing so to avoid a fielder who is making a play on the ball.