[officialtony]

Bob,
You are correct. There really would be no difference. I had time to think this through and when I came back to the thread I realized I had prompted those thoughts.
Any ball that is hitting this obstruction has been batted ( I think that was the poster's intent ) and that is the issue to deal with.
So . . . . bottom line, I am calling this a dead ball - and yes a strike. If it is a bunt attempt that goes high enough to hit the overhead obstruction, then it is a third strike/out for the bunt attempt. Otherwise, foul ball and let's play.
No on else had any input on how THEY would handle it - only on what my approach would be?