Excellent point. If this play occurred at 1st base, there would be no question as to his intent.

There was no reason for Rizzo to slide at all, other than taking out the catcher. It was a force play at home with a clear path to the plate. Sprint for it and run through the plate like a finishing line. If there is no explanation for a player’s behavior other than purposely initiating dangerous contact, punish him.

Hot take: the end of “Layla” is boring and the song would be measurably improved if it just ended before it. It goes on and on.