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Had a junior game(19-21 year olds) the other night, batter up with a count of 2-2, next pitch is about an inch inside and I ball the pitch. Catcher was already standing ready to throw to third when I made the call. Pitcher gave me a look but didn't say anything.
Next pitch is up in the strike zone that the batter hits for a HR. As I'm standing on the third base side waiting for the runner to round the bases, the pitcher takes a few steps my way and says, "Nice home run you gave them!"
Firstly, I had to bite my tongue because I thought it was awfully funny how he thought I somehow threw that juicy pitch. Instead of snapping back at the player I walked over to the catcher and told him that if he wanted his pitcher to stay in the game that he should go out and talk to him and remind him who threw the homerun pitch.
Never heard another word all night.
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