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First, it does not matter if either coach is upset, as long as we get it correct; or at least think we did.
Obviously, there is no real answer, AND we can't assume anything about actions of the catcher, fielder, BR or R1.
Looking for an escape, is BR now out for not reaching 1st while ball was alive?
I might decide that as I could not have called "dead ball" in that situation that it does not apply; whatever happens applies, which means the BR would eventually reach 1st or be putout.
Or, on the spur of the moment, "SORRY COACHES", my call stands. Bad idea, but probably a bell I can't unring.
Maybe more guessing later, but looking forward to responses.
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It's not our jobs to invent rulings to fit our personal idea of what should and should not be.
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