Have to avoid?

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by SAump

This is what it looks like.
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I can't imagine that Welke's initial call was to keep the batter at the plate for taking one for the team on that pitch. I think he probably called it a foul ball.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

I can't imagine that Welke's initial call was to keep the batter at the plate for taking one for the team on that pitch. I think he probably called it a foul ball.

I was thinking the same thing.

[Rufus]

Thanks again for the thoughtful responses. I know my follow-up questions are picking nits but I appreciate all of you being willing to take them seriously.