[officialtony]

What could you possibly be thinking that you would go all the way out there to initiate a conversation with a fan? As was stated, we have enough to deal with when it comes to fans. Gathering up home run or foul balls ( any ball outside the confines of the playing area ) is not our job. Let the home team - or even the visitng team - put a couple of balls into the mix. Don't set yourself up for controversy that was totally unnecessary. If I am the PU, I would have my partner quickly know my discontent for that action. That also puts me in the mix of controvesy if I am the PU.

Just reread your post and I realize now that the PU initiated this activity by asking F7 to gt the ball back. That was HIS mistake. It was YOURS for getting in even deeper by going out there yourself. Tell your partner to do his job and let the ballboys ( girls ) do theirs.