In all cases the base runner must run off the line
of the bases to avoid interfering with a fielder standing on the line of
the bases to field a batted ball. Section VIII of Rule 28 says, "_Or
intentionally interferes with a thrown ball_," and the intention is judged
by his effort to avoid interference or not.
PASSED BALLS WHICH GIVE A BASE.
Rule 46, Section IV., states that in the case of a pitched ball which
passes the catcher and then touches the umpire; or if such passed ball
touches any fence or building within ninety feet of the home base, the
runner is entitled to one base without being put out, and can of course
take more at his own risk.
OVERRUNNING FIRST BASE.
The base runner, in running to first base, is only exempt from being
touched out after overrunning the base, when he turns to the right after
overrunning the base. If he crosses the foul line after overrunning,
toward second base, that is tantamount to turning to the left, but so long
as he is on foul ground after overrunning the base, it is immaterial
whether he turns to the left or to the right. The leaving foul ground in
overrunning decides the point against him.
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