The situation basically went down as everyone stated. We returned R1 to first base and resumed the game. The BU did take his share of the heat and some if it turned on me, too. I casually know one of the assistant coaches from the defensive team. His question was "A do-over?"
I explained that the ball was dead when time was declared. No out had been recorded and the runner had not yet gained his advance base.
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Originally Posted by ozzy6900
Then I usually turn to my partner and tell him to "shake it off, we've still got a lot of game left." making sure that the coach hears this. This let's the coach know that I still have my partner's back. I also will not allow a "shark attack" on every call that my partner makes after that.
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I like this advice, Ozzy. I don't remember my exact words but I can only hope I handled it nearly this well.
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Originally Posted by cc6
If I'm the plate umpire, I will echo my partner's call. Sh1tstorm won't be nearly as bad for my partner if it looks like we are on the same page.
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Are you suggesting you'd have agreed with your partner's balk call?