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Officials called a runner out for interference after his foot contacted a fielder's glove on a potential game-ending play. The call stood after umpires reviewed video and ended the contest.
CBS SportsA runner was ruled out for interference after his foot made contact with a fielder's glove during an attempt to field a batted ball. The contact occurred as the runner tried to reach third base. Officials met, reviewed the play on video, and determined the runner had hindered the fielder's attempt.
6.01 states that if a runner hinders a fielder's attempt to catch or field a batted ball, the ball is dead and the runner is declared out. In this instance, the contact prevented a clean throw. The fielder said he felt the cleat clip his glove and knew the rule before the play. The runner stated he did not feel contact and only realized the call after seeing the replay.
The call came with runners on base in the ninth inning.
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