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Originally Posted by cookie
I though in addition to calling the failure to wipe a "ball"; therefore, Ball 4 in this case, the umpire would request a new ball to put into play. Or is this "over the top?"
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Not over the top. The umpire would likely just put a new ball in play to avoid the perception of a possible spitter. I'm sure if he didn't, the next batter would probably request one that's not "loaded up."