Why controversial interference call against Oklahoma in College World S atlanta braves jersey 44 eries wasn't that controversial

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It wouldn't be the College World Series if things weren't done by the book.

Ole Miss and Oklahoma were locked in a 0-0 tie in the sixth inning Sunday when John Spikerman laid down a squeeze bunt. Spikerman made it to first base after the throw hit him. A run scored and the throwing error put runners on second and third.

So, a 1-0 Sooners lead in a must-win Game 2 of the finals, right? Not quite.

After video review, Spikerman was ruled out for interference. The run was taken off the board and the original baserunners were sent back to their respective bases.

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Of course, the ruling wasn't without controversy. The throw appeared to take Rebels first baseman Tim Elko into Spikerman's lane, which led some to believe that the call on the field sho youth atlanta braves hoodie uld have been confirmed.

That's not the case: The runner must be inside the lane running to first. At most, it's a 50-50 call: The runner was outside the lane, and the throw exacerbated that a bMLB Collectibles it.

The NCAA defines the rule pretty clearly (2-51): 

SECTION 51. The act of an offensive player, umpire or nongame person who interferes with; physically or verbally hinAddison Russell ders; confuses; or impedes any fielder attempting to make a play.

Spikerman, who had left his lane, certainly did interfere with Elko's ability to make the play, even if the throw did bring him off line.

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Ole Miss would close out the win for a series sweep and the program's first College World Series championship.

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