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Originally Posted by ozzy6900
As far as the umpires mechanics, the count was 3-1. the PU has to wait for an appeal from someone to go to the BU. If F2 waits until B1 is down the line or even at 1st base, that's the defense's problem. Now if the count were anything & 2, the PU should be going ASAP to the BU even without an appeal.
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PU can appeal without a request, but I agree - there is no reason to do so unless the batter could become a runner on an uncaught pitch (X-2 count, otherwise eligible to run).