In the case of an umpire's interference during a double steal, what is the ruling?

In the case of umpire interference during a double steal, the ruling is that runners must return to their original bases after the ball is dead. Umpire interference generally causes the play to be ruled dead, meaning that any advancement made by the runners is negated, and they must go back to the bases they occupied before the pitch. This ruling preserves the fairness of the game by ensuring that no team benefits from an event that disrupts normal play.

The ruling allows the defense to reset and eliminates any unfair advantage that may have resulted from the interference. This approach helps maintain an equitable playing field and follows the principle that the rules should uphold the integrity of the game.