San Diego State pitcher Cody Thompson drilled King in the knee on the ensuing attempt .
Home plate umpire Mik Hendrickson ruled the designated hitter had offered at the pitch , forcing King back in the box with an 0 - 2 count .
San Diego State pitcher Cody Thompson drilled King in the knee on the ensuing attempt , but home plate umpire Mik Hendrickson ruled the designated hitter had offered at the pitch , forcing him back in the box with an 0 - 2 count .