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Originally posted by mook11
USSSA rules
PU rules that the batter is out based on 8.4.A - B-R is out when he comes into contact with a batted ball.
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First off, there is no USSSA rule 8.4.A.
The USSSA rule the PU makes reference to is 9.18.M, the rule reads "Any runner is out when, A fair-batted ball contacts him before it touches an infielder, or after it passes any infielder, except the pitcher, and the umpire judges another infielder has a play".
Sounds as if the PU got it wrong all the way around, the rule, the rule number, and the rule interpretation. Just take the USSSA rule book with you, and unless the umpire did not see the pitcher touch the ball, then you should win the protest.
GaryB