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Originally Posted by GA Umpire
I don't agree with the no call. F2 had plenty of time to even make an effort to get off of the runner.
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It is OBS and he should have been scored. I watched it again and R1 did try to get up. After trying, he goes down holding his shoulder which may have only caused the pain b/c F2 was laying on him. I, too after reviewing again, would score him.
Gotta love the idiot announcers. INT? I guess they wanted R1 called out then instead of him being awarded HP. Also, give Castro credit. He put his hand on 3B and waited until he knew "Time" was called. Many would have been off the base and wondered why they were later called out if "Time" wasn't called.
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I do not know why trained umpires call people idiots for saying obstruction instead of interference. Most people don't know the difference in terminology, but a casual viewer can easily understand what they mean.
I've had partners correct coaches when they say "interference" instead of "obstruction" and all it does is make the umpire look like an a$$hole. I will simply translate and respond as if the coach used the proper word the first time. Easy enough.