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I believe the "reward the player who wanted it more" philosophy has gone the way of the neighborhood play at second base on a double play. That used to be something that was taught years ago, at least in my experience, but is no longer endorsed by those who believe we need to make the right call, not the deserved call.
Besides, where do you draw the line? Sharp grounder to F5, who deflects it to F6. F6 grabs it with her bare hand, and guns it to first. Do we reward the defense for F6's play, or the offense for F5's muff? None of that should come into consideration.
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