We had an interesting call/discussion with an umpire this past weekend that we (hubby and I) were not sure how to respond to, so would like some guidance/input.
R1 was on 2B, batter hits ground ball to F6. F6 is going forward for the ball, but stops to not run into R1. BU arm goes out, which I thought was strange, because I was thinking runner interference should be a dead ball. After play was completed and the BU made no call, time was called and hubby asked to discuss with BU what had occurred. BU said he was calling INT on runner, but waiting to see what had happened and since F6 stopped "on her own" to let R1 by then he wasn't going to call INT. If there had been contact, then he would have stopped the play.
We knew that ruling wasn't correct, but what is the correct way to address this situation? It wasn't that big of a deal in our game, and hubby thanked the ump and went to the dugout, but should we go to UIC or someone so he doesn't keep doing it incorrectly? (Or if I am wrong on my interpretation, please let me know!)
Thanks!
R1 was on 2B, batter hits ground ball to F6. F6 is going forward for the ball, but stops to not run into R1. BU arm goes out, which I thought was strange, because I was thinking runner interference should be a dead ball. After play was completed and the BU made no call, time was called and hubby asked to discuss with BU what had occurred. BU said he was calling INT on runner, but waiting to see what had happened and since F6 stopped "on her own" to let R1 by then he wasn't going to call INT. If there had been contact, then he would have stopped the play.
We knew that ruling wasn't correct, but what is the correct way to address this situation? It wasn't that big of a deal in our game, and hubby thanked the ump and went to the dugout, but should we go to UIC or someone so he doesn't keep doing it incorrectly? (Or if I am wrong on my interpretation, please let me know!)
Thanks!