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Originally posted by nelyak
ASA FP or SP
Rule 7 Sec. 5.b A ball is called by the umpire for each legally pitched ball that:
#4 the batter swings at, after the ball hits the ground or home plate.
so according to rule this is a ball. The umpire should have never called for a pitch.
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The rule cited applies ONLY to SP. In FP, the ball is live and should be called a strike if the batter attempt to hit it.
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