player interference

[Jerry]

Warren:
Why invoke 9.01(c) when other rules are readily available?

All of the scenario is covered by book rule; therefore 9.01(c) would NOT apply.

If cool heads prevail; you can't call R3 out after he's passed home unless there's an appeal. The coach taking him from the dugout to home is not the same as a coach assisting a player to advance. The defense needs to take an active part in making that out.

As for R2 . . . unless an umpire has killed the play; he can run as far and as long as he pleases. Again; the defense needs to take an active part.

You could have an infraction for players coming onto the field, but that's "after the fact". Score the run unless some appeal cancels it.

Jerry

P.S. Third World situations mandate Third World solutions. This situation is neither. Think it through and rule accordingly.