Final play of game. 1 out, runner on first. Hit and run is on. Soft liner to second base"person", fielder catches ball. Throw goes to first. Runner is diving back in. Ball hits fielders glove, lands on runners back (who by now is on the base) where F3 grabs it and holds it against fielder.
BU is at second base (literally, at second base), points at first base, holds up a weak looking ROUTINE out call, says in a voice I can't hear "out." Then he proceeds to walk towards coach (who should be kicking and screaming by now) and tries to give an explanation. Then coach asks for an appeal, he says no. Coach asks me if she can appeal, and I say he has to ask me for help. So the game is over, and after the game, while he is grabbing his bag and looking for the nearest bus stop (that's right, he rides public transportation to games...or hitch-hikes) he asks me what I saw. I told him what I saw, and he tries to argue with me!
So, I have several things here:
1. Partner was out of position for call.
2. His mechanics on outs/safes are horrible.
3. He's trying to give a rules clinic without knowing what he's talking about.
4. He won't appeal the fielder having control of the ball.
5. He asks me what I saw after the game, then told me I was wrong.
SO my question is:
If you know your partner missed one, something that CAN be corrected, but he won't appeal to you for help, what do YOU do? I'm interested to see your thoughts!
(Texblue---no UIC to OVERTURN the CALL!)
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