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Originally Posted by jmkupka
R1 on 3rd, 1 out. Batter hits a hard grounder to F3, who steps on 1B & fires home. B/R, who hasn't yet reached the running lane, is hit with the throw while still running in fair territory. Ball bounces into the infield, R1 scores.
Has the B/R interfered simply by virtue of getting hit after being retired?
I ruled no intentional interference, run scores, 2 out.
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Running lane is not a factor on a throw from F3 to F2. If the BR was simply running toward 1st, probably a good call. To quote IRISH, "she can't just disappear after being retired."