I thought we had this one recently but I couldn't find it. Tight game, R1 & R3, 3-0 count. Pitch is a good 6" inside to hitter and botched by the catcher. Umpire gives a much delayed strike one. Batter waits, then runs to first. Ball bounces in front of the plate where batter kicks it up the first base line. I have pretty good view and I don't think he kicked it so much as it hit his foot while he is running.
Tying run scores, all heck breaks out.
Umpires rule, "play on". I think they got it right. No interference, the ball just hit the batter who shouldn't be running, but I can't blame him based on the late strike call.
Probably 500 people in attendance and probably only three of us (two blues & I) think its the right call. The ball/strike was late and wrong, batter takes off after a delay, ball bounces funny and hits his foot. Pretty much a disaster play.
Worse yet, another of our parents blasted HP in the parking lot. I'm parked right next to HP and walk up a few minutes later and tell him I think he got it right and not to worry about it. First time I ever addressed an umpire in the parking lot, but he looked upset and I thought he'd done the right thing. His partner jumped out thinking I was another rogue, we all had a nice chat and I think everyone felt better.
I will discuss the situation with the other parent, but wanted to make sure I had it right first.
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