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Originally Posted by MrRabbit
What is the intent of the rule ?
Did the batter / runner interfere with a player having a chance at an out ?
Which player had a chance for an out ?
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But this is not a case in which we ask ourselves either of those last two questions. This is a rule that is spelled out clearly for us as written, so we call the play as directed by the rule.
(I like getting an out without having to think too hard about it.
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