Interference v. Obstruction

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Originally posted by Rachel
Since Glen hs 500 more posts than I do I want to add to my reply. Either umpire can call interference but it looks bad if it is not called right away. The plate ump probably didn't want to show you up since you were right there. If the SS could not have gotten to the ball then the SS obstructed the runner. I don't see where incedental contact can be a call in this situation.

Rachel,

Welcome to the board. Apparently I missed your first couple
of post. Nice to have you with us.

I agree that either umpire can call interference and I also
agree that it should be called immediately. So should the
obstruction call. If plate felt he had interference, then
he should have called it when it occurred. He has that
right and obligation. Then main thing is, as stated
"get it right", which Dougie and his partner did.

glen