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Originally Posted by okla21fan
I would dis agree with that statement, simply based on the 'running lane' alone and running between home and first in this case. I understand this is not the case when running between other bases (where the runner 'creates' their own baseline unless a tag play is being made on them)
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Actually, it is a "basepath", not a baseline. The 3' lane only offers protection against being called for INT with the defender attempting to field a throw at 1B. There is no rule that states the runner MUST run within the 3' land the last half of the distance to 1B.
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Since the ASA rule book has been so 'vanilla-ized' over the past few years, and one key element of interference has been removed (in this case intent). I am not sure about your interpretation here either.
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You are going to have to trust me, there are not many people in ASA that has discussed the "intent" factor as it pertains to INT than I have. "Intent" is neither a factor in your scenario or applicable rule.
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my question is , if a batter/runner is 'OUT' when struck by a thrown ball OUTSIDE the running lane, why would this play not be applicable to this rule?
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Because you said it wasn't. The 3' lane (2.3.A), nor applicable rule (8.2.E) are not in effect until it actually begins which is halfway to 1B from the plate.
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If the runner had reached the running lane and is struck with a thrown ball over fair territory, we have an out.
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Only if it affected the defender's ability to receive the throw AT 1B and the throw wasn't coming from foul territory.
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This maybe more of a rule book clarification, but reading the book and interpreting the black and white as the book reads today. It appears that an out should be called. (whether I agree with that or not)
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Well, you are going to lose that protest.