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Originally Posted by EMD
Call R1 out on the tag. You need to take of your responsibilities regardless of the plate umpires actions. Do not get me wrong and hang the guy out on a limb, but we each have a job to do.
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I agree. If I wasn't sure of the call on the batter I would treat it just like a normal steal of second and make my call accordingly. This is a prime example of why we should verbalize all 'ball' calls, and be especially emphatic on the call of 'ball four.' Unless of course you want to be considered as a Smitty and yell out, 'take your base' after saying 'ball.'
Tim.