There was a play this weekend where obstruction was called but I'm not sure if it was correct or not.
Situation - Runners on 1st and 2nd, high bouncing ground ball between pitcher and SS. SS breaks to field ball and runner on 2 changes path to miss the SS, (no contact, I know that doesn't matter but just giving all details for you guys). Pitcher then takes a couple steps and fields the ball and throws to 3rd for the force out. Play wasn't close at 3. Umpire calls runner safe because of obstruction on the SS. Correct or not?
Not sure if it just comes down to timing on the play or what? If the obstruction occured before the pitcher had fielded the ball and the SS not knowing if she would field the ball, is it still obstruction? Or does it become obstruction since the ball was fielded by the pitcher? Thanks for the help guys!!
Situation - Runners on 1st and 2nd, high bouncing ground ball between pitcher and SS. SS breaks to field ball and runner on 2 changes path to miss the SS, (no contact, I know that doesn't matter but just giving all details for you guys). Pitcher then takes a couple steps and fields the ball and throws to 3rd for the force out. Play wasn't close at 3. Umpire calls runner safe because of obstruction on the SS. Correct or not?
Not sure if it just comes down to timing on the play or what? If the obstruction occured before the pitcher had fielded the ball and the SS not knowing if she would field the ball, is it still obstruction? Or does it become obstruction since the ball was fielded by the pitcher? Thanks for the help guys!!