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Hmmm......somewhere I recall reading an article saying something like 3rd world plays happen to 3rd world umpires.
In your case, I'd have ruled the strike.
His options are limited to 3 strikes to accomplish what he was trying to do. It is easily argued a full cut at a pitch is an attempt to strike the ball.
When a batter swings at a poor pitch to "cover" a stealing R1 and comes nowhere near the pitch, do you also rule it a ball if it's not in the strike zone---knowing the batter's intent was not to strike the ball?
Is your judgment better in one situation vs. the other?
My guess is your judgment is accurate in both, but I doubt if you'd rule the same in the steal situation as you did last night.
Just my opinion,
Freix
BTW, Peter, are you now turning into a "rules hound".....LOL
[Edited by Bfair on Jun 21st, 2002 at 10:02 AM]
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