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Originally posted by WestMichBlue
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.
WMB
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"NFHS" and the word "logic" in the same sentence?
I believe you and NFHS are wrong on this issue. The improper batter put the ball into play. The defense dutifully turned a double play even before the BOO is discovered.
Why should the defense lose the out they EARNED on the field because an opposing player failed to do their job?
There is absolutely nothing unfair with ASA's rule.