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Originally Posted by TwoDot
I am wondering what the correct ruling is for a situation that occured in a game last night for a major girls softball game. Girl at bat was hit by ball during the swing, resulting in a 2 ball 1 strike count. After several minutes the girl could not continue, and that is where my question is. Since my league uses the continuous batting order, what is the proper way to replace the batter? Next batter take over count; new player (late in the order) take over count; out and then next batter?
We ended up going to the next batter taking the place with the same count. She ended up with a sacrafice so it did not hurt us. I would just like to know the proper way to handle that. Thanks!
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In accordance with Little League Softball Rules, Rule 4.04, you would just skip the injured/ill player without penalty. This would also apply to any player who must leave the game site after the start of the game. If the injured, ill or absent player returns, he/she is merely inserted into their original spot in the batting order and the game continues.
In your case, you did right by inserting the next player in the lineup, but she should have not assumed the previous batter's count.
BTW, Little League Official Rules do give leagues the option to adopt this policy.
Hope this helps.
Serg