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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn
Really? The umpires (assuming they didn't say "batter out" or signal that batter out) did not do anything to cause anything that put anyone in jeopardy. Unless they indicated in some manner that the BR was out - there was no reason other than poor coaching or dumb baserunning for her to step off after the ball was back in the pitching circle.
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I'm not saying that the player and coach aren't partially to blame. But let's not forget that umpires are paid to make decision on things that others wouldn't agree on or wouldn't see in the first place. Umpires are supposed to be communicators, communicating the information that others don't have. That didn't happen here. They umpires completely failed in their duties. They had one thing to get right and they stood there doing nothing.
Note: I've found that umpires who fail to take control in situations like these are the same ones who holler "TIME" to brush off 2nd base after a steal or scream "FOOOOUL BALL" on a liner to the backstop. Officiate when you need to officiate. This was a time to officiate.