Correct me if I am wrong here. In other words, a "pitch" as in Runner or Batter HBP,technically ends when is passes either at the plate. Although it does not officially end until it satisfies the criteria stated in 2.28-4. And, it is live unless intentionally interferred with by either the runner or batter-runner, while a fielder is attempting to make a play.
I based this on 2.28-2, "A live ball deliverd to the batter is a pitch".
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