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Whew!!! The white stuff just won't go away another 1 to 3 on it's way. Another winter like this past one and I'll join Warren where it is warm.
Teams have been practicing in the gym, but there's nothing like being on the field to "go over" game type scenarios. The field conditions here in the east are just terrible with all the bad weather we have been having. Even scrimages have been at a minimum.
Ok what does this all mean. In the early part of April (my first game in 4/2), I'm expecting some blow-outs. Also, "good ole" NY does not sanction the Mercy Rule except in the modified (7th / 8th graders) divisions and there it is a 15 run rule not 10.
IMO blow-out games are the worst to umpire in. Only bad things can come out of it. I'd much rather be involved in 2-1 thriller even if every call is crucial.
What do you do when the game becomes a blow-out?
Some things I do are
Strike Zone - Noes to Toes
Any close play - OUT!
Thanks
Pete Booth
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