I deleted because I may be wrong. Now that I'm thinking about it, Rule 5.05 might specify a ball that the batter is not attempting to hit. I'd have to re-check.

But this is what he was arguing probably. He was hit so he thought walk but he swung so ump said strike. Interesting. Probably doesn't help that ump has been crap tonight.

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