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What if R1 is off with the pitch and both she and the defense continue seemingly unaware of the ball 4 call and R1 is out at 2B? Out? Or does the fact that ball 4 was called protect R1, regardless of the reverse on appeal?
What if F2's throw goes into center field? Do we as umps try to cement the ball/strike call as quickly as possible, or do we wait until R1 advances as far as she can or is put out?
I'm surprised that in all my years of FP, I've not had to deal with this potential mess.
Is it possible that the best way to prevent a problem is for BU to make the strike call immediately, since he knows it will be appealed anyway? If the batter checked her swing, he of course would do nothing.
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