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Originally Posted by umpjim
Sounds like they they screwed up:
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If interference is called during an Infield Fly, the ball remains alive until it is determined whether the ball is fair or foul. If fair, both the runner who interfered with the fielder and the bat- ter are out. If foul, even if caught, the runner is out and the bat- ter returns to bat."
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The ball becomes dead immediately upon the act of interference. If the ball is over fair territory at that time, the status of the ball is fair for purposes of the ruling. You do not leave the ball live and wait to see what happens.