That time the home team didn't send a batter to the plate in the bottom of the inning

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That time the home team didn't send a batter to the plate in the bottom of the inning

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Tue Sep 05, 2017, 11:09pm

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Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Why stand around and wait for time to expire. By refusing to continue the game they have forfeited.

This is true. I've had this a few times in my career. If a coach tells me they are done playing, I specifically ask them if they are sure and that if I leave the field, its a done deal.

Every time the response was affirmative and my partner and myself calmly walk off the field.

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