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ASA references, I can't agree. I would like to, but I can't. The POE states (as it always has) "The responsibility is completely on the runner. There is no obligation on the pitcher to look, fake, or throw." So, we can't suggest the defense had an opportunity and rejected it; they had no such obligation.
I also question the use of the injured player rule. Frankly, unless you called "Dead ball" immediately when the player went down, you can't now claim you feel like there was a need for immediate attention (which is the exception to keeping the play live). I feel you must invoke 10-8.G, :In case of injury, time will not be called until all plays in progress have been completed or each runner has been held at his base."
Rec or league ball, go ahead and make the PC call; in championship play, we have a LBR out.
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