Cardinals - Marlins game, batter interference.

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Originally posted by Jerry
TBBlue:
The rule does NOT simply state that "interference at the plate with less than 2 out". In fact, it reads "He attempts to score ON A PLAY in which the batter interferes WITH THE PLAY at home base before two are out." (7.08(g))

The batter did not interfere with a play at the plate. He interfered with the catcher's attempt to make a play. "He interferes with the catcher's fielding or throwing by stepping out of the batter's box or making any other movement that hinders the catcher's play at home base." (6.06(c))

I believe you're confusing the two rules.

Jerry

Of course the catcher interfered with a play at the plate! He wasn't making a play at second you know.

The umpires erred in their ruling. One of my MLB friends admitted this to me in a recent conversation about this.

Being human isn't easy, you know.