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Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc
Question: does a pitcher covering home also have to allow a lane for the 3rd base runner? It looked like the pitcher was completely blocking the plate on the passed ball. That could be dangerous for the pitcher and runner.
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Good question - I thought the same rule applies, but not sure.
Regardless, pretty stupid of a pitcher to block the plate - they aren't wearing the armor that a catcher is wearing