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Old Mon Aug 16, 2010, 01:33pm
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Kind of changes everything, doesn't it?

Interference.
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Old Mon Aug 16, 2010, 01:40pm
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Kind of changes everything, doesn't it?

Interference.
ASA Rule citation to back that up?
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Sorry - got my alphabet soups mixed up there. Not enough coffee yet today. ASA, the contact must be intentional on a deflected ball. NFHS, the pitcher is excluded from that. My bad - yes, this is not interference.

As to obstruction, again, I can't see the video. If the fielder cause the runner to alter their path without possession of the ball, you would have obstruction. HTBT, so not seeing the video until I get home, I plead the 5th.

Just don't hold that arm up until they reach 2nd!!!
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Old Mon Aug 16, 2010, 05:14pm
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ASA Rule citation to back that up?
8.7.J.4. It must be intentional for the umpire to rule INT.

It is NOT obstruction because the fielder is attempting to field a batted ball.
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