Obstruction -- always a base award ??

[Dakota]

Originally posted by 18597
what if, in the opinion of the umpire, R2 would not have reached 3rd safely if the obstruction had not occurred. Is R2 still awarded 3 base?

Joel & greymule, both correct statements, but you didn't answer 18597's question (BTW, 18597, I didn't know they played coed ball in the Big House Or, maybe I have you all wrong - are you related to 7 of 9? Welcome to the board! ).

The answer is, no. R2 would be returned to 2B.