I think technically by the book, you have nothing, B2 is out, Bring B3 to the plate. Then if defense challenges for BOO, B1 is out for not batting in order - B2 STILL out for striking out.
However, that said, at middle school or any youth ball, I'm probably going to call B1 out on the strikeout and B2 up with a clean count, and hope defensive coach doesn't protest.
I'm hoping Dr. Rowe will enlighten us with an alternate, supportable resolution from the book that allows for only 1 out here.
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