I am close in this situation and waiting to see if anyone is about to lose control. Or if the ejecting umpire turns to walk away, it's a great clue to step in. Or if it's 2-on-1. But I don't try to look like the aggressor as the rodeo clown -- it's not my job to exacerbate, it's my job to get the coach out of there and it's easier if he's not getting riled up by me.
The plate guy could've wandered a bit closer here, but I don't think he stepped in at the wrong time.
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