Does base protect runner??

[Delaware Blue]

Originally Posted by tibear

I want to call interference on the play because I don't believe the base provides protection to the runner. Am I correct??

The runner's action would have to be intentional. It's in the rule book:

Rule 7.08(b) Comment: If, however, the runner has contact with a legally occupied base when he hinders the fielder, he shall not be called out unless, in the umpire’s judgment, such hindrance, whether it occurs on fair or foul territory, is intentional. If the umpire declares the hindrance intentional, the following penalty shall apply: With less than two out, the umpire shall declare both the runner and batter out. With two out, the umpire shall declare the batter out.