If I see F2 about to make a play to 1B on a third strike where B1 does not become a runner. I verbalize once: "Batter's out." Once again, I do this only when B1 runs to first and F2 pops up likes he's gonna hurl the horsehide.
It's not to make myself feel better; it's to avert a fugly sitch where all heck breaks loose.
I don't feel this is aiding the defense.
Harrumph.
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