Umpire interference or nothing

[jicecone]

Just trying to picture how U1 put his-self in that position. I agree with the result though.

Too close to the play? Runner initiated contact? Just trying to picture this

[donj]

Since I was the U3 and in the 'D' position, coming onto the field after the hit and seeing the contact somewhat, I would have to guess that U2 was in the position he should have been for making the call at 1st, but when the BR saw the ball get away from the 1st baseman and making the quick judgement to try for 2nd and then deciding not to, he just couldn't get out of the way of the contact.