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Originally Posted by strike4
See page 67, rule 8.6.10a reads "The runner is out if runner interferes with a fielder attempting to make the initial play on a fair batted ball (2.47).
See page 25, 2.47.3a. Definition of initial play is: "Initial Play. A fielder is considered to be making an initial play on a fair batted ball when she has a reasonable chance to gain control of a ground ball that no other fielder (except the pitcher) has touched".
It is interference based on the definition of initial play and rule 8.6.10a.
See why I posted this question.
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The rule does NOT say "interferes with a fielder's attempt..." it says "interferes with a fielder attempting..."
The interference must be with the fielder (not necessarily by contact). In the play described, the runner is merely contacted by a deflected batted ball. The fielder is not interfered with.