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Originally Posted by GarthB
But, that is not the way it is commonly practiced at the MiLB and MLB levels. I have seen this play happen and asked the umpires why the INT was not enforced. Their answer, paraphrased was "There would have been no INT absent the OBS. Enforce the OBS." Perhaps they have information we don't have.
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I agree with MLB on this. Without the OBS, there would be no interference by the coach. Also, because of the OBS, the runner is under protection. In this case, the protection may have been to 2nd base.
I would also have a short "informational" with the coach about his actions.