batter/runner unintentionally kicks blocked pitch

[UmpJM]

Darien,

The NCAA rule book contains the following Approved Ruling following it's third strike not caught rule:

A.R. 2--If, while attempting to advance to first base, the batter-runner unintentionally deflects the ball, the ball is live and in play. Exception – If there are less than two
outs and first base is occupied, the ball is dead and all runners return, unless the runner(s) are stealing on the pitch.

JM