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In baseball, "interference" refers to the illegal hindering of an opponent during play. This can occur when a player obstructs a defensive player's ability to make a play on the ball. For example, a batter might be called out for interfering with the catcher. Umpires are responsible for making these calls to ensure fair play.123

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