Case Play 2017-6 - Thrown Ball Hits Backswing

[Lindsay]

A catcher's attempt to throw out a stealing runner hit the batter's bat on the backswing, resulting in an odd situation and our latest Case Play: Thrown Ball Hits Backswing. Catcher's throw hits the batter's bat.The Play: With one out and two on (R1, R2), Astros batter Jose Altuve attempted to...

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[Stk004]

When I first saw this play I thought for sure it was backswing INT, but the crew let the play remain live, right? 

[dumbdumb]

48 minutes ago, Stk004 said:

When I first saw this play I thought for sure it was backswing INT, but the crew let the play remain live, right? 

correct.

At least by the box score in the 8th inning play by play section says it goes in the books as a stolen base.