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Old Tue Apr 09, 2013, 01:18pm
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Originally Posted by varefump View Post
R3 on 3rd, one out. The first pitch to right-handed B4 is in the dirt and gets by the catcher and ends up behind the right-handed batter’s box. As R3 races home, B4, while backing out of the box to avoid the possible play at the plate, inadvertently:
a. Kicks the ball away from F2
b. Falls over F2
In both cases, R3 scores easily.
What, if any, call needs to be made?
7-4-4 says the batter is out.
8-6-16 says the runner closest to home is out for interference by anyone but a runner.
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