Not sure how else you can handle it unless you decide on every possibly third strike in the dirt you are automatically going to go to your partner. Its the offenses responsiblity to run on a D3K if they think there is even a possibility they may have swung.
I had almost the exact opposite situation the other night. Working a solo game, pitch is in dirt and batter starts to swing but holds up well short. She takes off for 1st, catcher throws her out easily. I announce I had no attempt at the pitch and call her back, then I get to talk with defensive coach.
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