[Gulf Coast Blue]

These scenerios are out of the 2001 casebook.

3-1-4 Situation D:

Illegal substitute S2 is discovered (a)while at bat or (b) upon reaching base, but before the next pitch.

RULING: In (a) and (b), S2 is declared out and restricted to the bench/dugout for the duration of the game. B2 loses her turn to bat. B3 is the next batter.

3-1-4 Situation E:

Illegal substitute S1, batting for B2 walks. The defensive team informs the umpire that S1 is an illegal substitute (a) before the next pitch or (b) after a pitch has been thrown.

RULING: In both (a) and (b), S1 is declared out and restricted to the bench/dugout for the duration of the game. B3, who is the proper batter, remains at bat.

From the 2000 rulebook......

4-3-1 allows a team to play with 8 players with an out being recorded in the missing players spot in the lineup. It does not mention playing short due to ejection.

Maybe Steve will have a more definitive answer on this one.

Joel