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Originally Posted by KJUmp
Based on the description in the OP, I took it as AtlUmp Steve did...that it was not a dropped 3K sitch.
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You may also have noted, "B4" was the batter with two runners on
As stated, the batter is out. Doesn't make any difference if she was swinging or not. The batter is not eligible to advance to 1B since it was occupied at the time of the pitch.
You cannot rule that the BR interfered with a D3K since neither existed in this case.
Best case scenario, rule the ball dead as a blocked ball and return the runners if, IYJ, there was no play to be had by the catcher.
Worst case scenario, enforce 8.7.P and call the runner closest to home out (rule only requires the possibility of a play, not an out) and return the trailing runner to the base last touched at the time of the interference.