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An appeal can only be asked on a swing that the PU has considered check and the pitch was ruled a ball. You cannot appeal a swing that has been considered a strike. So here is the thought pattern:
1. Was the pitch a strike? If yes: STRIKE, if no: continue to #2.
2. Did the batter strike at the pitch? If yes: STRIKE, if no: continue to #3.
3. Rule pitch a BALL. If coach appeals swing only, continue to #4.
4. Ask BU if player struck at ball. If yes: STRIKE, if no: ball stands.
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Ump Rube
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Ump (uhmp) shorted form; an official in a sport who rules on plays.
Rube (roob) slang; sports fan who listens to KFAN in Minneapolis, MN.
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