One ball one strike count on batter. Runner on third. Next pitch, batter offers and misses, ball gets past catcher. Runner scores from third on close play at plate. Third base coach asks blue the count after the exciting play at the plate. Blue says 1-1. (Did not click a strike on the play at home) Batter swings and misses at next pitch, defense appeals to blue that that was strike three. After discussion with base ump makes the call batter out.
Obviously coach upset blue told him 1-1 count before the pitch. Blue explains he made a mistake telling him 1-1 and that he can change the count anytime before the next batter steps into the box.
Is this the appropriate fix? Either way one side is not going to be happy.
Obviously coach upset blue told him 1-1 count before the pitch. Blue explains he made a mistake telling him 1-1 and that he can change the count anytime before the next batter steps into the box.
Is this the appropriate fix? Either way one side is not going to be happy.