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Did you flash to your partner the # of outs before the bat cycle started? That is a mechanic that prevents this kind of problem start with. Bot umpires should know before every batter how many outs there are.
As far as the play went, you were correct in (one camp) in allowing your partner to make the call first, after all, it is his call! When your partner made the wrong call you should have signaled to him that you had help.
Now I do not agree with the above because you knew that your partner was not in position or watching. You simply could have said "I got it, Bill" and make the call. It's just a way to cover you partner's butt and not hanging him out to dry.
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