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Originally Posted by UMP25
Getting help on a check swing is one thing--there sometimes may be a definitive determination of whether the batter "went around," as people often mistakenly say--but determining batter interference in this case lies solely with the plate umpire and his personal opinion and judgment. No other umpire is going to be able to help in such a situation.
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I'm not arguing about the CI/BI call. I'm curious about the plate ump's alleged refusal to grant the appeal on the check swing. According to the article, the manager followed the instructions he was given by the league to the letter and in accordance with the rules. Again, according to the article, the PU ignored his request in violation of the rules.
Strange.