Thread: Slung the bat
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Old Wed Mar 29, 2006, 10:16am
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
I don't believe that applies. There is a standing ruling from the ASA Director of Umpires that absent intent, there is no penalty. In order to rule USC, you must rule intent (ie, thrown in anger).

Since there is a ruling, you cannot use the rule that says you can decide when there is no ruling that applies.
Actually, POE #52 covers it.
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