Runner Interference - Phils - Rockies ?

[kylejt]

I've only seen the replay once, at real speed. I had INT right away, with no doubt in my mind.

The throw is of no consequence, since INT kills that play. I wouldn't take that into account.

What I had to think about was if I was going to call the BR out too. Two seconds latter I decided that I wouldn't, because of lack of intent.

Again, I've only see it once, so that's my perspective.

[nopachunts]

Originally Posted by kylejt

I've only seen the replay once, at real speed. I had INT right away, with no doubt in my mind.

The throw is of no consequence, since INT kills that play. I wouldn't take that into account.

What I had to think about was if I was going to call the BR out too. Two seconds latter I decided that I wouldn't, because of lack of intent.

Again, I've only see it once, so that's my perspective.

Do you have the link to the replay? I have not seen the play in question.

[mbyron]

Try this link.

[JPaco54]

thanks for the link

[bob jenkins]

Now that I've seen it, I've got nothing.

He didn't hinder F4 from fielding the ball (7.08(b)) and didn't fail to avoid F4 (7.90(j)).

He might have interfered with the throw, but it wasn't intentional.

[justanotherblue]

My first thought during the game was wow, that was close to interference. I think the call was correct. If you watch the play, Fowler goes behind, and yes, somewhat over Utley. He never touches him at any time, nor does he hinder him from fielding the ball. Utley seems to flinch in anticipation of impact that never happens. Fowler gave way for Utley to field the ball. It's just a lousy throw in the end. In Fedlandia, yeah, you have interference for hurdling.

[MrUmpire]

F4 shows no sign of reacting to the runner. U2 does a great job of signaling "That's nothing" and then making the safe call at second. Good umpiring on the bases throughout the game.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by justanotherblue

In Fedlandia, yeah, you have interference for hurdling.

Hurdling (in and of itself) is not interference in FED.