Hit-by-Pitch or Swinging Strike?
With a 1-1 count, the batter (B1) turns to the pitcher and squares to bunt. The pitch is in the middle of the batter's box and hits B1 in the stomach. B1's bat remained over the plate during the entire pitch and even while he was being struck by the pitch.
The defensive coach insists that B1's actions with his bat constitute a strike and B1 should remain at the plate with a 1-2 count. What should the umpire do now?