I only watched the short clip that was posted. After ball four with the bases loaded, the PU never removed his mask to watch the runner touch home.
I saw the coach approach from the 3rd base side, but at no time did I see the PU call time. Can't tell if he was asked for time or not.
And once players returned to their positions ready to resume play, I didn't see PU make a beconing motion to the pitcher putting the ball in play again.
I don't know how many of those things would be considered mandatory or perhaps the informality of the game lent it to be that way.
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