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Play Ruled Dead Following Backswing Interference
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The Phils and Nationals played at Nationals Park on September 30, 2022. In the bottom of the seventh, the Nationals had Luis Garcia on second and two outs. Victor Robles was batting with a 2-1 count facing Zach Eflin. Robles swung through the pitch and made contact with Phils catcher J.T. Realmuto on his follow-through…
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2022 MLB Examples of Obstruction
Topics: Obstruction
Beginning 2024, pro rules (OBR, MLB) will no longer allow a fielder who is not in possession of the ball to block a base (1B, 2B, 3B) or impede a runner. It will be enforced similar to the Home Plate Collision Rule. New Rule Explained Here: https://baseballrulesacademy.com/obstruction-enforcement-at-all-bases-in-2024/ The Nats hosted the Phils on June…
