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You guys are way off the mark, IMO.
I've called games with chatty catchers. I've had batters and catcher, batter and the opposing bench, etc., engage in all kinds of banter, etc. It doesn't bother me; I don't try to stop it, unless it crosses the line of clearly trying to obstruct the batter, or clearly taunting (making disparaging remarks to or about the opposing players). Notice making disparaging or insulting remarks about an opposing player is specified as USC.
Taunting is unsportsmanlike. There is no doubt in my mind that is what was happening. That she did it also during the pitch made the call easy.
What rules were violated? Rule 6-5B and Rule 10-9A.
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Tom
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