Tricky call

[Four-Oh]

Originally Posted by DG

First time poster, this is beyond third world play, it is another dimension entirely. Batter awarded 1B, stealing runner awarded 3B.

Hi, all.

The above sounds right to me, too. Thought I'd add the references (OBR).

2.00 - Interference (b - Defensive Interference)
- batter was prevented from attempting to hit pitch
- the ball is dead, unless a play is in progress (5.10(h), 6.08(c))

6.08 (c) - Penalty for defensive interference with batter
- batter entitled to 1st, without liability
- if a play is in progress, allow it to finish: the offensive manager may be entitled to an option on this play

7.04 (d) - Stealing runners are entitled to one base, without liability.

And yes, if this were instead a squeeze play, 7.07 would apply and this would be a balk, with all runners advancing, whether stealing or not!

Oh, and if I missed something here, someone please tell me (like anyone needs an invitation...)
Andrew