Read further...if it is at a tournament it could just be some Neanderthal who likes riding umpires or had an issue with a particular umpire in an earlier game or a loudmouth who is commenting on any close call (or not so close) just to make a point.
Regardless, an umpire had better be 100% sure before forfeiting game, and if a coach says "I have no idea who that idiot is" then there goes 100% certainty. Otherwise, we are right back to the home team being responsible for crowd control. The main point is that crowd issues are not umpire issues and if umpires need to get involved it will not end well.
Regardless, an umpire had better be 100% sure before forfeiting game, and if a coach says "I have no idea who that idiot is" then there goes 100% certainty. Otherwise, we are right back to the home team being responsible for crowd control. The main point is that crowd issues are not umpire issues and if umpires need to get involved it will not end well.