The OP doesn't say how the pitcher "stumbled" or whether her stride/footwork was legal, but yes, it would have been a live ball, ball assuming her footwork was legal. The runners could have still advanced but would have done so at their own peril of being put out.
saw exactly that happen yesterday in edward jones tourney.
the pitcher took it very well, she was embarassed but cracking up at the same time. was good to see kids being able to laugh at the situation and having fun!
Definitely a ball, if the batter doesn't swing at it and miss. Yes, the batter could still legally bat this pitch into play if it actually reached her, or even swing and miss for a strike. And if it was hittable, but the catcher jumped and and grabbed it before it reached the plate, you would have catcher obstruction!
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