Baseball Rule: Coach Contacting Runner on Third Base

Question
What does the rule specify concerning a runner rounding third and being touched by a coach?

Answer
Hi Tony,

Unless the coach aided the runner I have nothing.

8-7-E. When any offensive team member, other than another runner, physically assists a runner while the ball is live.
EFFECT: The ball is live. The running being assisted is out

Mark

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