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Originally Posted by voiceoflg
The score was 3-1 bottom 7 two outs. The appeal was the third out and that run was disallowed, making it 3-3. Mine wasn't a question as the PA announcer and a couple others told me they saw the batter/runner miss home plate. There were some UPSET Briarwood fans. But I tip my cap to the PU for getting the call right, knowing it was going to start a fecal-storm.
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The PU, IMHO, did nothing that is worthy of a cap-tip. He made the required call based on what happened. How the fans react is immaterial to me.
I would tip my cap to the catcher for having seen the infraction and making the appeal.
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