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Originally Posted by GDW
In the case I submitted, the ball, defensive player and runner all arrived at the same time. Ball made it into F2's glove but was knocked loose in collision. Runner never made it to HP because she went downt injured. Run was awarded to offense.
I'm a newby, so I really want to get a good understanding of the right call here. Thanks.
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Okay, think of it this way.
If the player was just receiving the ball at the time of the collision, the defender did NOT have possession of the ball as required by 8.5.B.4. That is, by rule, obstruction.
The defense's poor play caused the runner to be injured and not reach the plate. Barring 4.10, why would any consideration be given to anything which would be a possible reward to the defense for poor play?