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Originally Posted by Zepp
You are correct that rule 8-7-7 Exception does not have different criteria based on outs.
But how can you justify calling the batter out, when the runner is guilty of the interference? (Rule 8-7-J-1)
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FWIW, the EXCEPTION at the end of 8-7-L actually applies to 8-7-J thru L. So it directly addresses 8-7-J-1.
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