batter calls time after a balk

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CALLING “TIME” AFTER A BALK

Rule 6.02(a): The penalty for balk allows the play to proceed without reference to the balk if the batter and all runners advance one base on the pitch following the balk (i.e., the actual pitch and/or action caused by the batter hitting the ball). The umpire shall not call “Time” until play stops following the…

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