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Obstruction by F3
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B1 hits a deep ball past F9. While rounding 1st base, he gets momentarily tangled up with F1. Continuing to 2nd, he is held up by the 3rd base coach a few strides after touching the 2nd base bag. The coach at third wants a base award based on obstruction, moving the runner to third.
If the runner passes 2nd base, is he "attempting to reach 3rd"? Or does he have to continue to the 3rd base bag?
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We'll rule on this with all available info. We call the OBS when it happens and let play unfold. If it's a classic "triple ball" into the RF corner, then I'm likely to award 3B. But if F9 ge
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As I say, take all info into account: where the ball goes, what the fielders do with it, how well the BR runs, how good the throw in is. The good news is: the "proper" award is determined by your
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Neither true nor, in many cases, possible. Subsequent events can affect the award.
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