ump interference

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by ggk

R2, 2 outs. B1 hits a ball into the gap. he rounds first on his way to 2nd and runs into thhe ump, after they untangle B1 continues on to 2nd where he is thrown out on a very close play. R2 is a couple of steps from home when the out is recorded at 2nd. ruling?? thanks.

The fact that B1 ran into the umpire is irrelevant. Umpires interference occurs only when the umpire interferes with the catcher while he's attempting to retire a runner, or is touched by a fair batted ball on fair territory before passing a fielder. This is just a simple timing play. The third out was recorded prior to R2 touching the plate so no run is scored.


Tim.