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Originally Posted by cb33
Bases loaded, two outs, and the runner on third takes a long lead as if he is going to break for the plate.
Pitcher sees him, steps off the rubber and throws to the catcher behind the plate. The batter swings at the ball and drives it off the right field fence for a double.
What's the correct ruling? Is this a pitch, or a throw to an infielder and thus not a legal pitch? Can you provide OBR ruling in such an instance? Thanks for the help
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May be picking nits here, but in the OP, it doesn't say that the runner actually is trying to score, but just taking a long lead
as if he is going to break for the plate.
In youth games, I've seen very long leads at third base, particularly when the pitcher is in the windup position. Sometimes it is the type of leadoff described even before the pitcher has begun his pitching motion.
Still interference by the batter? If so, would the runner at third be declared out with less than two outs?