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[cowbyfan1]

Originally posted by Matthew F
Unfortunately, he never pulled the bat back. Guy goes down like he's been shot, and I call a dead ball strike on the offer.

As I read the quote above, I see two sentences. Nowhere do I read because the batter never pulled the bat back, I called a strike. In fact, the second sentence specifically stated "strike on the offer." I think the second response clarified any misconceptions from the original and did so respectfully. The rest of the "comments" were not necessary.

Lighten up guys and show a little respect - you are starting to sound like coaches. [/B]

The second sentance makes it seem the batter offered, at that point pulling the bat back is pointless, the offer was still there. His first sentance is leading to the thought that the reason for the offer was because he did not pull the bat back which, I would hope, we all know is not what should have been called.

I realize he is trying to tell a painful yet humorous story. His problem is either he really does not know the rule or he really needs to learn to write better to make his story more accurate.