I know the standard "without seeing it, it's hard to call" answer, but just from info provided, put me at ease....
R1 on 2B. R1 stealing to 3B on pitch. Batter hits slow ground ball to F4. On approach to 3B, F6 runs directly in running lane of R1, and obstructs 20 feet from 3B. Being aggressive, R1 is rolled home on defensive play to 1B. Play comes back from F3 to home after batter is thrown out. Bang/bang play at plate. Runner called out.
Umpires conference. R1 sent back to 3B. Defensive coach appeals. UIC called and R1 ruled out because only protected between 2B and 3B where obstruction occurred. Reasoning is that ball was in infield.
Purely judgement, or something more to it? FWIW, after everything is over, both field umpires say runner should have been safe at home, but UIC ruled differently, so must stand as R1 out.
R1 on 2B. R1 stealing to 3B on pitch. Batter hits slow ground ball to F4. On approach to 3B, F6 runs directly in running lane of R1, and obstructs 20 feet from 3B. Being aggressive, R1 is rolled home on defensive play to 1B. Play comes back from F3 to home after batter is thrown out. Bang/bang play at plate. Runner called out.
Umpires conference. R1 sent back to 3B. Defensive coach appeals. UIC called and R1 ruled out because only protected between 2B and 3B where obstruction occurred. Reasoning is that ball was in infield.
Purely judgement, or something more to it? FWIW, after everything is over, both field umpires say runner should have been safe at home, but UIC ruled differently, so must stand as R1 out.