Interference on a DP

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by bobbybanaduck

they are both out if the interference is in an attempt to break up a double play (7.09f.) since the runner going to 2nd was already safe, there can no longer be a double play and only the batter/runner is out for the interference of a preceding runner (6.05m.)

Bobby:

Please explain your reasoning further. None of the examples in 6.05(m), or in the JEA cite this possiblity. Granted, as strict reading of the preface could be contrued this way, but when one reads further it is clear that the rule was written to get a double play.

Also, wouldn't 7.08 apply to interference by a preceding runner and if so, that would cause him to be called out as well...no?

7.08 Any runner is out when-
(b)He intentionally interferes with a thrown ball; or hinders a fielder attempting to make a play on a batted ball;