runner int in game one

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by NickG

It was a TERRIBLE call. The runner was not only fully outside the running lane, he even took a subtle zag (or was it a zig) toward the fielder approching the ball. The throw to first was clearly affected by the runner's position (it needed to be looped over the runner's left shoulder). You could argue that the ball, as thrown, should have been caught, but in my view, under the circumstances (that is, runner out of the running lane -- see 6.05(j)), this is a clear-cut call.

Interference has to be with the fielder taking the throw. If the runner blocked a catchable throw it's interference. But if the throw got there and the fielder dropped it - tough.