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I think we need to put things in perspective.
The official term, I believe is "Hurdling". Even under OBR and in the Major Leagues, such action is illegal.
Nonetheless . . . a fielder without the ball or in the process of receiving the ball, is actually obstructing the Runner.
You need to be very clear on what came first . . . the chicken or the egg.
As cited, the fielder obstructed the runner; then the runner "hurdled" in order to avoid contact . . . not to avoid being tagged.
I think the proper call should be a "no call"; runner safe at 3rd.
Jerry
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