One of those nights !!!!

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Originally Posted by Chess Ref

So did I screw the pooch on the "late" illegal pitch call ?

Yes, I think you missed it, but even so, I do not think it justifies any of the subsequent actions. Missing the call only was "unjust" to the batter, by him thinking he had to swing. He didn't swing and you then corrected it.

Originally Posted by Chess Ref

Should I have held the pitcher up while the batter stared me down ?

You letting the pitch continue was one way to handle it. With the AAs, you sometimes have to creatively discipline, or you'd just have to eject them all.

Originally Posted by Chess Ref

I know I shouldn't have cursed,but in my defense the players were out of control, my cursing did clear out the late comers, bringing the party to a manageble sitch.....

I personally have no problems with cursing. I think others disagree with my philosophy on this. If I'm calling a church league, I don't allow it. If I'm calling AAA Movers vs Joe's Construction, I probably won't even acknowledge a comment like, "That ball was over my f-ing head." HOWEVER, if, as implied by another responder, you did loss control of your actions, that is not good. Being level headed around the AAs is an absolute must.