OBSTRUCTION

scottk_61 · #6 (**permalink**) Thu Jul 22, 2004, 10:20am

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Originally posted by VaASAump

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Originally posted by scottk_61
When an obstructed runner has been put out, the ball is dead. This is why obstruction is called a DELAYED DEAD BALL.
The runner between 1st and 2nd should have been sent back to 1st.

I agree, but wouldn't you put the runner between 1st and 2nd on 2nd, since they are now forced due to BR becoming runner (D3K rule)?

Serg

No, the runner should not be entitled to advance further unless your judgement says the obstruction also affected that runner.
The way the sitch is written, the runner should return to the last base legally touched.

How would you come up with a way of explaining why that runner should be advanced to the next base?
Wouldn't that be over penalizing the defense?