In my Fed Var. game the other day I had runners a first and second with two outs and two strikes on the hitter.The next pitch is a ball with a checked swing and the runners off at the pitch.The batter thinks it is strike three and takes off two first.I'm yelling ball and in all the noise she goes to first.I finally get everybody to pay attention and return the batter to the plate.I left the runners on second and third since they were already running.Nobody complained and the batter grounded out.My question is if the runners weren't stealing and they advanced in that situation because of a throw to first would they be sent back?Also has anyone seen this tactic done on purpose and what would you do if you thought it was?
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