Obstruction

[CJN]

Originally posted by mattmets
I would call the obstruction, but not apply a ruling because the base was occupied. Had the obstruction not occurred, R1 would not have made it to 2nd before the throw. thus, obstruction, but no award.

I understand what you are saying here, but if you're going to call the obstruction "the obstructed runner shall be awarded at least one base..." (7.06a). What I'm saying is you can't have obstrction but no award

So I think you have to ignore the obstruction and call R1 out at second.


[Edited by CJN on Jan 4th, 2006 at 11:05 PM]