batter interference

[Matt]

Originally Posted by SAJ

Does the ball remain live after hitting the batter/equipment?

There was a play this morning where F2 tried to throw to F3 to catch R2 stealing. The throw hit the batter's bat while he was in the box and ended up going against the 3rd base dugout. R2 ended up scoring and R1 ended up on third.

Coaches were questioning if the play should be declared dead after hitting the bat.

If there's nothing, it's live. If there's interference, it's live until the initial throw doesn't retire the runner being played upon.