Is is a fair ball because it struck the bag and the runner is not out because the batted ball struck him in foul, not fair, territory. Return to Questions 45. First, the fact that the interference was accidental has no bearing. Normally, the batter is out when he interferes with the catcher, but in this case the retirement of the runner nullifies the interference. Return to Questions 46.
Someone has to be called out for interference.
I there are two out, the batter is out and the inning ended. With less than two out, the runner is out. Return to Questions 47. Unless the waiting batter intentionally interferes with the ball, the umpire should allow the ball to remain in play. A penalty can hardly be invoked against the offensive team because the defensive team failed to handle a throw properly.