Dead ball? Does runner go back?

[stl_ump]

OBR - R1 and R3

Ball hit to F6 - R1 intentionally interfers with player at second trying to turn the double play. I know that the runner at first can then be called out, but what happens to R3? Does he score or does he go back?

Typically, interference results in a dead ball and no one advances but I don't know if this falls in the same category.

Thanks

[Jimurray]

He goes back:

INTERFERENCE

(a) Offensive interference is an act by the team at bat which interferes with,

obstructs, impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play.

If the umpire declares the batter, batter-runner, or a runner out for interference,

all other runners shall return to the last base that was in the judgment of the

umpire, legally touched at the time of the interference, unless otherwise

provided by these rules.

Rule 2.00 (Interference (a)) Comment: In the event the batter-runner has not reached first base, all

runners shall return to the base last occupied at the time of the pitch.

[ukce1861]

7.09(f) is this situation. "In no event may bases be run or runs scored because of such action by a runner."

[Jocko]

He goes back to the base occupied at the T.O.P.

[stl_ump]

Thanks!!!

[johnnyg08]

Remember, no runner can advance on Interference. There are lots of times where a team would trade 2 outs for a run.

[stl_ump]

Remember, no runner can advance on Interference. There are lots of times where a team would trade 2 outs for a run.

Understood. I just wasn't sure if this was that "type" of interference. Looks like ANY kind of interference has the same penalty.

Thanks again.

[johnnyg08]

Remember, no runner can advance on Interference. There are lots of times where a team would trade 2 outs for a run.

Understood. I just wasn't sure if this was that "type" of interference. Looks like ANY kind of interference has the same penalty.

Thanks again.

That's what this forum is for. Better to ask here so we can get it right on the field.

[ukce1861]

Remember, no runner can advance on Interference. There are lots of times where a team would trade 2 outs for a run.

I don't think that's correct Johnny. Based on the definition of interference, it says return to last legally touched base at time of interference, unless otherwise specified by rule. This is one of those situations where there's no advancement, but typically it's return to TOI base, not TOP.

[grayhawk]

Remember, no runner can advance on Interference. There are lots of times where a team would trade 2 outs for a run.

One exception: an intervening play. The example usually given is with R3, the batter is bunting and F1 fields it and throws home, not in time. F2 then throws to first to retire BR and BR is called out for runner's lane interference. In this case, as long as BR's out wasn't the third out, R3's run scores.

[johnnyg08]

One exception: an intervening play. The example usually given is with R3, the batter is bunting and F1 fields it and throws home, not in time. F2 then throws to first to retire BR and BR is called out for runner's lane interference. In this case, as long as BR's out wasn't the third out, R3's run scores.

You are correct. I omitted that play. Thank you.