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Coach, the thing to remember on this play is that the umpire does not particularly want to make this call. He wants off that field with as little problem as necessary. Most umps are taught you don't call the miss unless you are 110% certain the runner missed the base. If they saw it missed from Cleveland, you must call it.
Very likely, this ump's cup runneth over in his making the call in the situation you stated. You likely had a good official on this game. Give him credit, not grief for a making a gutsy call on what he thought was in the fairness of the game. He would have made this same call whether it goes for you or against you. That's a good ump!!!
Just my opinion,
Steve
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