Train wrecks happen in baseball...Get over it !

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

I don't think that rule applies to an immediate tag play on the runner in going to 1B...at least that would be my interpretation

Interesting. "If, after a player has fielded a batted ball but before he is able to throw the ball, " doesn't apply to plays at first base....

hmmmmmmm.

[bob jenkins]

My take --

IF BR really couldn't avoid, the F1 was likely still in the act of fielding. (Supported by the "leaps and comes down in BR's path" statements). Interference on BR.

If F1 fielded the ball, then moved into the path (supported by other statements), then BR has to anticipate the tag and legally attempt to avoid (or give-up, etc). BR out (and since the ball got away, interference).

Either way, I have BR out and R1 returning, at least as I envision the play(s).