The question is this. 1st base occupied, dropped third strike. Catcher places a tag that is very close, ump signals out, but girls still runs to first. Catcher panics, makes throwing error to first. Lead runner advances to 3rd. Here are the rules that I know of
Sec 8, 7P - ... A runner continuing to run and drawing a throw may be considered a form of interference. This does not apply to a batter-runner who is entitled to run on the dropped third strike rule. effect dead ball
Sec 8, 1B - when the catcher fails to catch the third strike before the ball touches the ground and there are: 1) fewer that two outs and first base is not occupied, and 2) any time there are two outs.
8, 7P infers that batter does not become batter/runner because there is no dropped 3rd strike.
Can it be construed that running when not allowed (no dropped 3rd strike, no batter/runner) constitutes offensive interference and is ruled dead ball.
Honestly, I see it that the catcher shouldn't of panicked, but I also see that running when you shouldn't would cause dead ball.
Thanks - E
Sec 8, 7P - ... A runner continuing to run and drawing a throw may be considered a form of interference. This does not apply to a batter-runner who is entitled to run on the dropped third strike rule. effect dead ball
Sec 8, 1B - when the catcher fails to catch the third strike before the ball touches the ground and there are: 1) fewer that two outs and first base is not occupied, and 2) any time there are two outs.
8, 7P infers that batter does not become batter/runner because there is no dropped 3rd strike.
Can it be construed that running when not allowed (no dropped 3rd strike, no batter/runner) constitutes offensive interference and is ruled dead ball.
Honestly, I see it that the catcher shouldn't of panicked, but I also see that running when you shouldn't would cause dead ball.
Thanks - E