During a KNBSB (Netherlands) game, umpires ruled Hoofddorp Pioniers batter Jair Bogaerts out on an uncaught third strike and teammate Randolph Oduber out for retired batter's interference as Bogaerts ran to first base anyway. Article: [ Ссылка ]

We review the Official Baseball Rules to determine what the rulebook says about retired batter or runner's interference, as well as what penalties are prescribed. We also clarify why runner's lane interference does not apply to this play and where baserunners should be placed if an INT call is to be made.

Finally, we review the umpires' mechanics along with what an umpire should do immediately upon an uncaught third strike occurring with less than two out and first base occupied in the future. This play was sent in as an Ask the UEFL question.

More in-depth analysis and full rule citations are available via the full article at our website: [ Ссылка ]

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