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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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Trust me I call it that way, but under ASA it is the wrong call. ASA took intention out of the the rules 2 years (2007) ago. If it hits a runner already put out it is interference and you call the runner closest to home out. 8.7.J.3 & 8.7.P
What you make sure you say is that was no interference. If you say that there was no "intentional interference", well that is a easy appeal.