Interference

[Guest CJP183]

Situation:

R2 is stealing 3rd. The batter steps back out of the box and clearly interferes with the catcher's throw to third.

Ruled as batter is out and the runner returns to 2nd.

Correct ruling?

[OHUMP]

that is correct.

[Umpire in Chief]

Correct!

Thanks for the question.

[grayhawk]

Unless it was strike three on the batter. In that case, R2 is out.

[noumpere]

Unless it was strike three on the batter. In that case, R2 is out.

Unless it was ... well nevermind, we wont confuse the guest. lol.