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Old Tue Jul 10, 2012, 03:02pm
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Originally Posted by youngump View Post
I disagree. If the only play I'm interested is knowing whether the batter enters the dugout or is assisted to avoid entering the dugout, why wouldn't I want to move into position to see that. Call strike three, get your arm down and move to see the play.
Also, on my usual strike three, my mask stays on. Here it is coming off.
Did the ump really need to follow the B to see the dugout entry, or just move if needed to have a good angle?

"my mask stays on. Here it is coming off" does not seem consistent in not giving the call away.
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