This Is NOT a Balk — Here’s the Real Rule

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Rare Rule in Action: Umpire Interference on a Throw

Luis Torrens tried to throw out a runner at third, but the ball hit the umpire’s mask. Under Rule 5.06(C)(2), that’s umpire interference, the ball is dead, and runners go back. A rare rule — and the ump even called it on himself.

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via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5eG-xWNSuA