If I thought the batter offered, I'd say, "Yes, he went". If I did not think he went, I'd say, "Ball" and IMMEDIATELY go to my partner, without being asked. The sooner the game gets his input the more smoothly things unfold. Lag time isn't good in this situation. I'm with previous posters who say the ball in the dirt isn't nearly as relevant, and will actually take care of itself as long as I don't indicate "out".
JJ
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