Agree with the above, and you've already outlined the conversation with the bullet points at the end.
Don't interact with the fans. Repeat and stir. One of two things will happen if you do: 1) You'll get away with it with no problems, only encouraging you do to do this again, eventually leading to... 2) Fustercluck like the OP.
Also, if coach didn't come out to complain or argue with your call, let it go. No need to bring him the bat and bring it back up again. That almost always leads to trouble.
And yes, I've been guilty of both.
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