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Actually, the only thing inconsistent about FLEX coming to bat for someone other than the DP is that the FLEX is not entering the game.
NFHS rules state that when you have a sub entering the game in an illegal position in the batting order, that the illegal sub penalty takes precedence over the BOO penalty (e.g. S1 was the sub earlier for B5, and is reentering the game; she mistakenly comes to bat when B4 is due up; according to NFHS, this is not to be considered a sub for B5 batting out of order, but an illegal sub for B4).
Of course, to keep this from happening, all the coach / player has to do is announce the substitution; a pro-active umpire will look at his lineup card and tell the coach he can't do that now.
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Tom
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