What is the batter to do?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by harmbu

On a wild pitch my batter stepped out of the box and got in front of the plate. When the other team's pitcher was trying to cover home, he ran into my batter and fell to the ground causing a second run to score. Why would they call interference on my batter for this?

Harmbu:

Think about it for one minute. R3 and R2 are on base and F1 throws a wild pitch. R3 runs for home plate and R2 runs for third base, while F2 runs to field the wild pitch.

QUESTION #1: If R3 is running toward home plate because of F1's wild pitch, which fielder is to cover home plate while F2 is recoving the wild pitch?

ANSWER #1: F1.

QUESTION #2: If F1 is standing the pitching mound in front of the pitcher's plate, what is the shortest distance between the pitcher's plate and home plate?

ANSWER #2: A straight line between the pitcher's plate and home plate.

QUESTION #3: Why do you think your Batter was called for interference?

ANSWER #3: You can place your answer here Harmbu.

MTD, Sr.