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Originally Posted by Ed Maeder
If the batter-runner interfered with the catcher throwing the ball I would have interference. Wouldn't have to defend the no call.
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But the catcher is not in the act of throwing the ball, but stepping toward a base to which they may or may not be throwing the ball.
It is a live ball and the BR has every right to advance to 1B, and beyond, if s/he so chooses. They should not be held captive of a catcher who apparently cannot complete a throw to 3B from the plate.