No, the batter doesn't actually have to be hit for the pitcher to be ejected without warning. I didn't claim otherwise.

My reply was perfectly accurate <u>within the context of the post it was answering</u>.

Do you seriously believe that I didn't already KNOW about that petty snippet of information you have so "generously" chosen to share here?

Have a koala...unlike certain other tree dwellers, nit-picking is NOT among <i>their</i> favourite pastimes.
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