You must have done evil things in your youth Bronko. Can't catch a break.

I don't think that will affect accuracy either. But I too would hate to see a mold doing that.

If Lee does not replace the mold, and it really bothers you, do this. At the sprue cut-off point on one of the balls cast from that mold, drill 1/8" hole about half way into the ball as straight as possible toward the center. Screw a 1/8" x 2" machine screw into the hole and cut off the screw head. Mount the screw shank in an electril drill. Coat the ball with tooth paste. Close the mold around the coated ball and spin it slowly in the cavity - forward and reverse - for a brief period. JB bore paste may work also, but I haven't tried that.