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Old Thu Oct 30, 2014, 10:08am
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Originally Posted by Rich Ives View Post
7.08(b ) Comment: . . . If, however, the runner has contact with a legally occupied base when he hinders the fielder, he shall not be called out unless, in the umpire’s judgment, such hindrance, whether it occurs on fair or foul territory, is intentional.

Does anyone really think the runner would have to give up?
Yep. Shit happens. Fielder has a right to the ball, with that exception.
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