Weekend with the Clueless

[TERRY1]

Had a classic at a 14u state qualifier this past weekend. R1 on first d3k on batter and when batter takes off for first catcher looks like maybe I should throw down and I give a “BATTERS OUT”. 3rd base coaches looks puzzled and says “time blue” and I grant him time. Politely he ask why batter is out it was a d3k. I tell him 1st base was occupied. He says “No it wasn’t I had a steal on and r1 was already gone.” I explain that first was occupied at time of pitch again and I can tell he is accepting this but really doesn’t think it’s the right call. After the ½ inning is over first base coach comes by on his way to dug out and says, “ By the way blue I believe 1st & 2nd must be occupied for there not to be a d3k in effect. I just smile and go on about my business. 2 games later I have same team again and 3rd base coach comes for pre-game and says, “Blue we looked it up and you were right on the d3k..