Sad Sad Situation

[emaxos]

Heard about this tonight.
Dixie All Stars Angels Division (10U) District Tournament.
Game tied 21-21. Bottom of 8th inning. Pushing midnight.
Bases loaded with two out. 1-2 count on the batter.
Pitcher delivers the pitch with the exact same mechanics as every other pitch she threw in the game. PU calls Illegal Pitch and runners advance to end the game.
I had no connection to either of the teams involved but I, as well as most observers thought this was just a travesty. Winning team's fans even thought it was terrible.
Illegal mechanics were never brought to either the pitcher or coach's attention at any time throughout the game.
I respect the rules but there doesn't seem to be any logic in the timing of this call.
When I heard who the umpire was, I was more dumbfounded. The guy is well respected around our area and I have always thought him one of the best.
For God's sake, it's about the players.