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I have been in leagues with a rule like this. The application was that if you walked (intentionally, semi-intentionally, or just accidentally) the batter before the automatic out, you didn't GET the automatic out - that batter was simply skipped. No ... you don't give the preceding batter 16 balls - you walk them as normal, but don't give defense the out.
I think the rule is silly, but in extremely recreational or extremely educational leagues, I do see the application as being a way to force the defense to pitch, and not just go for the "cheap" out.
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