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The formal "Three Balls, One Strike" verbal and mechanic is, IMHO, to keep everyone--players, coaches, scorekeepers, fans, concession stand workers--informed. But when I'm asked by the batter or catcher what the count is, I will always respond with either, "Three One", or even "Thirty One". Nobody has ever looked at me sideways.
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