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Runner on 3rd. Very windy day and batter hits a fly ball towards 3rd base area. 3b is trying to figure out where ball is going to come down. Ball lands 2ft. on the foul side of third base. 3b makes contact with runner who is standing on base. Def. coach wants interference since runner didn't make attempt to stay on base but still adjust so 3b can make catch. I ruled no interference much to his dismay.
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Under OBR, it sounds like you got the call right. Was it intentional?

Rule 7.08(b) Comment: A runner who is adjudged to have hindered a fielder who is attempting to make a play on a batted ball is out whether it was intentional or not.
If, however, the runner has contact with a legally occupied base when he hinders the fielder, he shall not be called out unless, in the umpire’s judgment, such hindrance, whether it occurs on fair or foul territory, is intentional. If the umpire declares the hindrance intentional, the following penalty shall apply: With less than two out, the umpire shall declare both the runner and batter out. With two out, the umpire shall declare the batter out.
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