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Originally Posted by SamG
Honestly, don't know. I think he just started walking out.
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That totally explains the PU and BU taking their positions and saying play ball.
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That makes sense. Is there a proper way to ask what the umpire saw? "Hey Blue, why is she out?" seems simple and too the point, but also sounds argumentative.
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Not in this case. There is obviously confusion, as she was not ruled out initially. "Why is she out" is a completely valid question.
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Is there any harm in protesting? Not to extremes, but let's say just once a tournament (like on this play). If a coach protests (I assume that's when UIC is called in) and the umpire's call is upheld, is there any downside? Do umpires "hold it against" a coach for getting the UIC's opinion?
BTW, thanks.
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No, not at all. Most leagues have a protest fee that you get back if you're right. Tourney's? Heck no. You should absolutely protest when a rule is screwed up by an umpire. I know I don't hold it against anyone. Now ... protesting often when you're WRONG can have some repercussions, so you better know you're right.