Frustration coming put from being squeezed

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1980VT

Umpiring is a tough job. The only thing everyone wants is consistency. An 0-0 pitch should be called the same as a 3-2 pitch, for both teams. And, the ever shrinking strike zone hurts both the pitcher and batters. Pitchers for obvious reasons and the batter waits on perfect pitches and loses aggressiveness early in the count.

Posted: 04/13/2026 at 08:17 AM ET

(In response to this post by Hokieman1987)

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Bree is usually very stoic in the circle. Happy to see her -- Hokieman1987 Apr 13, 2026 at 07:49 AM ET

Hokieman1987 • 04/13/26 07:49 AM ET

She's got Appomattox bragging rights after outpitching Layne and... -- jokeenan Apr 13, 2026 at 08:25 AM ET

jokeenan • 04/13/26 08:25 AM ET

Frustration coming put from being squeezed ◄ -- 1980VT Apr 13, 2026 at 08:17 AM ET

1980VT • 04/13/26 08:17 AM ET

The Sunday umpire squeezed our pitchers on strike three more than once.** -- william floyd Apr 13, 2026 at 08:37 AM ET

william floyd • 04/13/26 08:37 AM ET

I believe the umpire's position affects his calls. These umps positioned -- VT66 Apr 13, 2026 at 01:45 PM ET

VT66 • 04/13/26 01:45 PM ET

I thought the same but he did it again for UVA right after -- HburgHokie5 Apr 13, 2026 at 01:27 PM ET

HburgHokie5 • 04/13/26 01:27 PM ET