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I posted this on another forum and i'd like to get some of your opinions on this forum:
EJ #1 - This one was by rule. Runner plowed over the catcher.... Gone
EJ #2 - Base umpire had several close plays that all went against the same team. Naturally, they were moaning and complaining. "We're getting screwed. This guy's terrible" and more were coming from the stands. A play happens in the third and the assistant takes a step out of the dugout (which is within a close proximity to home plate) and says "can we appeal that? i say "appeal what?" he says "the call." i say "no, i can't overrule my partner." he says "but come on, that was obvious." I say "he was on top of it and he made the call. end of discussion."
Later, another close tag play happened at third. They all go ballistic. Same assistant says "Can we appeal THAT!?" i say "no, i can't. what makes what i see right and what he sees wrong?" then he says "Because HE can't see!!!" .... Gone
We were then approached by a swarm of fathers after the game- they were all mainly yelling at him though.
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So for #2, would you have ejected him for that? Thoughts? Comments?
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