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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
I'm not so sure we've come to a consensus on the ruling. Some are saying we should keep the out, others are saying award R1 2B and B2 1B. 
Either way, the correct ruling has been stated, but we aren't all in agreement on which one it is!  |
Are we striving for consensus?
OK, in my
opinion, I find Dakota persuasive when he points out that "interference takes precendence" is limited by context to obstructed runners and does not apply to catcher's obstruction. Unless someone can come up with a better reason for keeping the out, I think UmpireErnie summarized the correct ruling succinctly:
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Originally Posted by UmpireErnie
. . .delayed dead ball on the catcher's obstrution, followed by immedate dead ball on R1s INT. Call R1 out, put B2 on 1B, then go to offense coach and give option. . .
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Is there a compelling reason for keeping the out and negating the option?