Made me think

[JEL]

Gotta love the sectionals! Had some fun in Dublin!

I would agree that due to the DB situation you could send the runner back to 2B, and would probably do the same.

I do have some reservations in this case about leaving R1 at second though. You said that the PU "probably stated 3-2 before the pitch" if that were so, the defense wouldn't think that there was a steal attempt, and the catcher would also be acting under the assumption that no play was to be made.

If the 3-2 count was NOT stated, then leave R1 at 2B, and return the batter.


Not to hijack, but there are postings on another board about the Dublin AAA sectionals where the count was lost (supposedly) as the batter fouled off many on a 3-2 count. After about 7 (reported) fouls, ball 4 was thrown, then the original ball count was questioned.

I sometimes feel a bit silly giving the same count over and over in those situations, but I have been "bit" by failing to do so!