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Originally posted by nine01c
When a batted ball hits an umpire or runner (before passing a fielder, not counting the pitcher), then the ball is dead, that runner is OUT, BR gets 1B, and all other runners (if there are any) return to their TOP bases. BR is credited with a base hit, provided it was not an infield fly.
In your play, only R2 is out. In order for BR to be called OUT also, the umpire must judge that R2 interfered with obvious intent to break up a double play (which of course isn't the situation here). 7.09(g) and 7.09(l)
I guess there isn't any difference in the outcome of these two plays.
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But I was mostly wondering about the FED (i.e. NFHS) ruling in this situation. Unlike PRO where a second out can not be called unless a runner *intentionally* interferes for the purpose of breaking up a double play; in FED, that second out *can* be called, whether intentional or not. I thought this would be an example where the second out could/should be called since F6 fielded the ball so routinely.
However, I agree 100% with your analysis from an OBR point-of-view.
David Emerling
Memphis, TN