Obstruction at First Base: Where's the Protection?

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Obstruction at First Base: Where's the Protection?

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Tue Jul 07, 2015, 03:27pm

RKBUmp

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Yes, obstructed runners are still required to legally run the bases. So, even if the umpire judged the runner would have safely reached 2nd and awarded it after the out, the runner is still required to touch 1st. If she doesnt, she is subject to being out on appeal.

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