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Originally posted by Dakota
Legally correct, of course (except no need for the actual pitch), but Jeez, if this was the first delay problem, this seems like cracking peanuts with a pile driver. How about just a warning, "Coach, next inning, have your batters ready."
(If this was a continuation of similar chaos from the first inning, I retract my admonishment.)
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Yeah, but what about the other team?
I agree, calling strikes should not be the initial reaction, but if there is a time limit, the other team has a legitimate complaint if the umpire does not abide by the rule as that time belongs to them also.