Passing an obstructed runner

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Cecil,
There's the requirement - and it does override obstruction - that all runners run the bases legally. R2 did not do that and is out when R2 completely passes R1, so no runs score. R1 is the obstructed runner so the play stays live until R1 is put out or reaches the base she'd have obtained sans obstruction. R1 was not put out, R2 was out for passing R1. That's a timing thing. Since nobody scored before R2, no runs can score by rule.

Got it.

Originally Posted by Steve M

Cecil,
Now, the injury thing - since R1 stays down while being caught and passed by another runner who started 1 base behind, you might be able to justify (and the word "might" is about as big and bold and going to be questioned as you can imagine) killing all play because an injured player is likely to get hurt worse due to play continuing.

I think you are saying that if R1 stayed down from injury and you killed the play before R2 was out, you would then award R1 3rd or home and R1 2nd or 3rd; depending on your judgement of the throw timing from F8.

Originally Posted by Steve M

Cecil,
The BR was not affected by the obstruction.

I was posing the question that if BR head for 2nd but held up because of R1 on the ground nearby, could we judge that the BR would have made 2nd on the throw to home.