Watched it live on TV. Sure looked like they touched hands to me, but my immediate thought was that he didn't assist.
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Originally Posted by umpjong
OBR 7.09(h) In the judgment of the umpire, the base coach at third base, or first base, by touching or holding the runner, physically assists him in returning to or leaving third base or first base.
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Could one argue that, as long as there is some tiny force exerted on the runner in the general direction of the base, there was indeed assistance? Or should the rule be interpreted more "ordinarily"--that is, there must be some significant noticeable assistance to call interference?
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Tschida's comment |
Twinkie town blog |
Notes from a 2001 similar case