Interesting, I can see several possibilities on this play. If we're under ASA rules, it's very clear - intent is assumed when the bat hits the ball - dead ball, interference, and an out. Fed, however, is different, in Fed, we've got to judge intent when the bat hits the ball on a batted ball, doesn't say anything about a muffed ball - and that's what this is. If we are under Fed rules for this, I believe I've got a live ball. If we're under ASA, I've got interference.
Steve M
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