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bbman · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 17, 2017, 04:04pm

OBR:
R1 on first, attempted pic-off by pitcher, R1 dives back into first. F3 blocks base before catch. Obstruction, is the runner awarded second?
Similar play, rundown between first & second, R1 heading back towards first, is obstructed. Does he get second?

thanks

Rich Ives · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 17, 2017, 04:36pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbman

OBR:
R1 on first, attempted pic-off by pitcher, R1 dives back into first. F3 blocks base before catch. Obstruction, is the runner awarded second?
Similar play, rundown between first & second, R1 heading back towards first, is obstructed. Does he get second?

thanks

Yes
Yes

When a play is being made on an obstructed runner the award is a minimum of the next base.

bob jenkins · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 18, 2017, 01:38pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbman

OBR:
R1 on first, attempted pic-off by pitcher, R1 dives back into first. F3 blocks base before catch. Obstruction, is the runner awarded second?

I'm not sure this is OBS in OBR -- but if it is, the runner gets second.