I think it is a damn shame.
No its not! The defense is getting a free out. A batter is called out; what more do you want? If the improper batter reaches first safely, the defense still gets a free out! So if the improper batter does not reach first safely, why should you get two outs?
IMO, this is an area where ASA rules are unfair and unnecessarily punitive. I think the NFHS rule is logically correct.
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