I always try to go to partner when count is 3-1 or
3-2 and there is a check swing..."Partner, swing.
{that swing is for Mike's benefit, I usually asked did she
go...LOL}
SamC.
I tend to agree with Keller's. We as the umpire, have put the
batter and runner in these positions, by announcing "ball".
Therefore we allowed the advancement and the defense is helpless
until the appeal is asked for, which in this case seems somewhat
after the batter had stated towards 1B so their opportunity to
get the runner going to 2B is slim. Return her and play on.
JMO
glen
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