Bases loaded, 1 out, blooper hit over second base, uncathcable(to the mortal man). I, being the BU, move in, button-hook towards second, quickly because these are better teams, ready for the play.
Here we go, ball thrown back to first, not to second, no problem Im there and make the call out. A split second later I hear 'safe' and 'time.' I look at my partner, who I had not officiated with before, he trots over to me and says he has the throw-back call. I calmly say, third and home too? I ask him if he wants me to make the correct call or is he going to? He says go ahead, so I say safe.
I didnt mention, as soon as I hear safe/time, I look towards third and BR was off the base, but returns gracifully. I didnt make any other comments; mainly because alot of the players on both teams were friends of his.
What do ya do? Was I wrong? How do ya handle this going foreward? By doing this he is taking first from me, in this sitch, right?
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