John,

I was just reading the Official Rules of Major League Baseball. It says:

Rule 6.05 (m)

A batter is out when a preceding runner shall, in the umpire's judgment, intentionally interfere with a fielder who is attempting to catch a thrown ball or to throw a ball in an attempt to complete any play.

How often do you see that rule enforced?

(Answer: More often than you think. Especially when C.B. Bucknor is umpiring 2nd Base. 8/29/07 Phillies-Mets. 5/25/04 Tigers-Royals. Both interference calls were game-ending calls. Weird, huh?)

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