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Originally Posted by Manny A
It was FP, and the BU was chagrined because the PU went over to inform the OC that there was an IP and his batter was awarded a ball, essentially ignoring the fact that play was still live and he never killed it.
I guess my question goes back to procedure. Is the lack of any action a justifiable reason to kill play and make the announcement? Or should something have precipitated the dead ball declaration (like ruling the BR out for abandonment) so that the umpire doesn't inadvertently kill it right when someone gets a clue and starts running or starts making the play?
And I don't care for the solution of whispering to the runner that she should take off for first base. I prefer making an announcement that the ball is live so that neither team is given an advantage.
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I would agree, if you say something it needs to be said so both teams are aware of what was said. Whispering just to the runner and maybe the catcher hears it, has the potential to disadvantage the defense, while giving an advantage to the offense over the defense. If you say anything, at this point it needs to be said so that both teams (and both coaches can hear it).