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Originally Posted by bob jenkins
Did the act "hinder the defense from making a play" (or whatever the specific wording is)?
Given the specific facts, I'd have nothing but an admonishment not to do it again.
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Agree. Under the circumstances, even though you're dying for an out, probably not the correct call.
On the other hand, if the runner had been stealing home on the play in a normal game, the relevant rule would be:
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Originally Posted by rule 8-4-2(g)
Any runner is out when:
his being put out is prevented by an illegal act by anyone connected with the team (2-21-1, 3-2-2, 3).... If the umpire is uncertain who would have been
played on, the runner closest to home shall be called out.
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