I'm not sure about Dixie either, but League does allow...
"may not return if removed from the mound, but may be removed for a sub batter who has already played 3 consec def outs, and re-enter the game as a pitcher once, provided he/she was not physically replaced on the mound."
I do believe that this wouold cover a pinch runner as well.
Bayou Ump said that the protest committee made the ruling.
What else could they do. As an UIC, don't you have to follow the ruling, even if you don't think that it is right?
The one thing I don't know is if there was a higher authority to appeal it to, or were they at the top?
I agree w/OMQ, start the game from the point of concern and let the kids play!
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