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That time of year
Just a couple of things from yesterday's NCAAs.
PU in Mo. St. & SDSU game seemed to be making some ball/strike calls as the ball was hitting the mitt;
Same game, Mo. St. pitcher stopped in the middle of her delivery and the male announcer (obviously with zero softball experience) immediately, and loudly, declared the pitcher "balked". His female sidekick did refer to the act as an IP, however, only heard her refer to the runner being allowed to move up and didn't say anything about a ball on the batter;
Arizona v Auburn game, pitcher for Az (Mowatt) seemed to be continually moving outside the "H". Not just a little be, but quite obvious. Yes, I know that isn't going to be called at that level, just making a comment.
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