Obstruction

[Dakota]

Originally posted by whiskers_ump
I totally agree with Mike on this one. I researched
the casebook and talked to other officials in my chapter
and they all agree that only the obstructed runner
is protected and the other(s) [runners] should be aware of
the situtation. They would advance only if forced by the
enforcement of the obstruction call.
glen

OK, I admit to being the "devil's advocate" in that last post. I didn't really believe the out should be nullified. The rules writers shouldn't say always when they mean sometimes

However, I disagree with glen's statement that they will advance only if forced.

In Joel's example, if the BR had not been put out, once the play was over and the obstruction enforced, she would be placed on 2B, IMO.