15U: I was working with an experienced umpire that just started calling Dixie. R1 on third and R2 on first, 1 out. The B/R swings at a ball in the dirt for strike 3. R2 was running on the pitch. The first base coach yells for the batter to "run". My partner, the plate umpire, never signals an out and allows the runner to continue to first. Of course the catcher overthows the first baseman and both runs score. What is the proper mechanic for the PU and BU in this situation? I loudly called the B/R "out" after the catcher's throw to keep her from confusing the defense any further. I also realize that the defense is responsible to know the situation and not make the throw.
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