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Originally Posted by CecilOne
So the issue is which runner is "closest to home" for enforcement purposes, because it affects the run scoring.
R1 has passed HP, but apparently the double play prevention was aimed at that runner.
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Why not get three outs:
a. The caught on the batter;
b. The out on R2 for the interference by a retired runner (closest to home plate at the time of the interference; and
c. Out on R1 for a dead ball appeal at third base for leaving the base before the ball was caught.