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Old Mon Apr 13, 2009, 06:54am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob jenkins View Post
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.
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:

Quote:
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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