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My sense over the past couple years is that MLB is trying to clean up the action around 2nd base. Not every umpire seems to be on board with this project, which would explain why we see some inconsistency of enforcement.
I can't see that MLBUM 6.3 applies to this play, as it concerns illegal slides. Victorino did not slide.
Moreover, the Brewers completed the double play anyway, which suggests that the runner didn't hinder the fielder.
Still, if you're going to get INT, you've got to call it immediately -- not wait for the outcome of the play -- which the umpire did. Interesting call.
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mb
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