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Man on third 2-2 count on the batter. Pitcher goes to his mouth while walking back up the the rubber after receiving the throw back from the catcher. Umpire rules a balk. I always thought this was a ball balk and the count would go to 3-2. He awards the runner the plate and keeps the count at 2-2. The next inning, with no runners on base the other pitcher is called for the same balk with a 3-0 count on the batter. This time a ball is given and the runner is awarded first base. Was it the proper call in the first example? Besides the fact that this was an umpire harping on one call in an otherwise well played summer ball college level game.
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