Odd play happened this weekend at our 12U tournament. Girl on second, batter hits a pop up near second base. SS moves to make catch, but pulls up to avoid base runneer who is standing on second base. Pop fly actually hits runner on helmet. In this situation, can the base runner be called for interference had the SS run into her while trying to make a catch? Does the runner have the right to be standing on the base even if the play occurs right at the base?
It didn't affect the outcome (we won), but it was a unique play I hadn't yet seen. Thoughts?
It didn't affect the outcome (we won), but it was a unique play I hadn't yet seen. Thoughts?