Little League, 11-12 year-olds. I am PU. Batter hits ball, but thinks it went foul. Ball goes almost straight up, but in fair territory between Home and the Pitcher's Mound. Batter doesn't move, ball drops and is not caught. Catcher fields the ball. Runner comes in from third, batter interferes with the runner coming in and slows him down, then starts running to first. Catcher tags R3, then throws to first, but overthrows and runner is safe at first.
Question: Since the batter did not obstruct the catcher, only his own runner, is he out?
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