Bottom of 5th, city championship, 14-15 years old, score 12-1 Visitors, local rule, 10 after 5 = win. 2 man crew, I am BU, league UIC is PU.
R1 attempts to steal 2nd, is thrown out on a close call. Stands up, looks at me and throws his helmet in disgust, I toss him. He then kicks his helmet at the dugout, turns and looks at me, and spits in my direction. No elibible substitute remains, ballgame!
Aside from wanting to ring his neck, is there anything else I could or should have done? I didn't reply or say anything to this kid and the fans went nuts booing this kid and yelling "I can't believe he just did that, get him off the field".
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Alan Roper
Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here - CPT John Parker, April 19, 1775, Lexington, Mass
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