- Aug 17, 2019
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There is a runner at first. batter hits a low line drive about 8 feet right of 2B. The 2B player dives for the line drive, misses and lands near the base path. Runner runs to 2B but CF quickly gets the ball and throws her out at 2B which was covered by SS. Umpire calls obstruction on 2B player who was lying on the ground after the dive. From our vantage point, it didn't look like the runner even had to avoid the 2B player on the ground when running to 2B.
Runner is supposed to avoid defensive player trying to make a play. it could be said that player has finished making the play when the ball goes by. Did the umpire make the right call?
Runner is supposed to avoid defensive player trying to make a play. it could be said that player has finished making the play when the ball goes by. Did the umpire make the right call?