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Originally Posted by PSUchem
Yes, for this play most everyone here agrees the call was wrong. I was referring to the general situation of a double play situation, where the runner is struck with a throw while advancing to 2B. Usually this runner is far closer to 2B, and in those situations the interference/no interference rulings seem to be 50/50 (camp #1 v. camp #2) based on the reasoning I stated. Of course, we all know to which camp you belong, Irish.
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I don't think there are that many umpires in the "call the INT" camp as you think. Now, players and coaches, that's a different story.
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And with those dumb rounded backstops they just put in at Hess, we might as well put a tarp over them, make camp, and start a campfire. 
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Hate those clam-shell backstops. All they do is endanger the umpire, catcher and batter all for the sake of not having to chase a ball into the fields.