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Pirates Score Two on Chaotic Baserunning After Pitcher Contact

The sequence highlighted confusion over MLB obstruction rules despite Colorado’s 10-4 comeback win.

Overview

  • With two outs and the bases loaded, Henry Davis hit a hard grounder that Kyle Karros stopped and fired to second as Brandon Lowe kept running for third.
  • Ryan O’Hearn scored and Nick Gonzales ended up in a rundown between third and home as the Rockies chased the lead runner.
  • As Gonzales neared the plate, pitcher Jose Quintana made contact with him and home plate umpire Ramon De Jesus signaled obstruction on the defense.
  • Gonzales was awarded home and Davis advanced to second, putting Pittsburgh up 2-0 before Colorado rallied to win 10-4.
  • Reports differed on whether the call was labeled obstruction or interference, and MLB.com noted teams have tried running through second on force plays despite a recent abandonment rule that Lowe appeared to avoid.