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Originally Posted by Illini_Ref
7.08(b) is irrelevant as it pertains to interference by a RUNNER.
Here is the referenced 7.11. It says nothing about intent.
7.11 The players, coaches or any member of a team at bat shall vacate any space (including both dugouts or bullpens) needed by a fielder who is attempting to field a batted or thrown ball. If a member of the team at bat (other than a runner) hinders a fielder’s attempt to catch or field a batted ball, the ball is dead, the batter is declared out and all runners return to the bases occupied at the time of the pitch. If a member of the team at bat (other than a runner) hinders a fielder’s attempt to field a thrown ball, the ball is dead, the runner on whom the play is being made shall be declared out and all runners return to the last legally occupied base at the time of the interference.
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Note that this rule applies to hindering the fielder. If F2 had crashed into the ODB who failed to move, then this rule would apply.