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Originally Posted by SRW
Yes, but no. BR out is rule 7, R out is rule 8. Both covered in "run does not score" rule 5.
I know I could argue both ways, I'm just siding with the timing play on this more than the force out. I don't see how it's written in any part that this could be a force. It's INT, plain as day... and I don't recall ever seeing anything where a form of INT on a R constitutes (or could constitute) a F/O.
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I was referring to rule 5, since that is the crux of the discussion (does the run score, not whether the runner is out).
If the interference rule trumps the force situation, how about this:
R1 on 3B. R2 on 1B. 2 outs. Squeeze play on, but the bunt is a bit vigorous and makes it to F4, who picks up the ball and is preparing to tag R2. R2 slaps F4's arm, knocking the ball out of F4's hand, but after R1 has crossed home.
INT and run scores? Make this a tie score and the bottom of the 7th and, oh boy, we're havin' fun now!