Ejecting a player who throws his helmet to the fence and then kicks it is not poaching. It is a rule violation enforceable by any umpire on the field. The PU may have prevented kindling from becoming a fire.
I don't recall the thread but another member related how his partner ejected the on deck batter for mocking the PU. I think he said the guy held his nose and then kissed the palm of his hand and smacked his butt to the delight of his fans. The PU had seen it but figured he could take care of it when the kid stepped into the box. I remember a couple people saying that the BU was poaching too. Situation handled, score not kept for umpires.
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