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Originally posted by BretMan
Mike,

Please clear up a question about your ruling.

Here's the point that I'm tripping over. When B3 first comes into the batters box, what is her count? Is it 3-2? Or, is it 0-0.

For your ruling to work, we must start B3 off with a 3-2 count. Under what rule or interpretation does B3 assume the count of B2?

First off, try not to overthink the play.

Remember, B3 steps into the box without the umpire's knowledge. Setting aside the umpire's lack of diligence for the sake of the scenario, the umpire still has 3-2 on the batter that is supposed to be in the box.

As an umpire, with a 3-2 count, you call a ball, step out from behind the plate, remove your mask and observe the play at 2B. When the play is over, you move back to your position in the slot, set your mask, check your indicator and the count is 3-2.

B3 assumes nothing as they are not supposed to be there. That is why it is BOO.