obstruction w/'pickle'

[Andy]

Originally posted by TGordon
Do you agree? The differing results do not seem right?

I agree with Mike's answer above.

As to whether I agree with the ruling and differing results, sure I do.

In your scenario, the runner from second was not obstructed, so she has no special protection. If she decides to go stand on third base before seeing the outcome of the pickle, she does so at her own risk. If her teammate is able to get back to third base safely, even though she was obstructed, the ball is still live and the trailing runner is still subject to being put out.

It seems to me that the trailer should have waited between second and third for the outcome of the pickle.