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Originally Posted by Ed Maeder
Why wasn't the first game over after the ejection? Can't play shorthanded in ASA on an ejection. (4-1-D-2a) Also a team warning for arguing balls and strikes was in order, after that any arguing of balls and strikes is an ejection. (4-8-C) I think you took way too much. Nip it in the bud and don't let it bother you. There are rules in place to deal with such situations, use them.
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A lot of local leagues have a rule that permits play, often with as few as 8 players (regardless of how they got to 8).
You probably took a little more than you should have, but both ejections were completely warranted. Baited? Not at all. They're grown men, and they opened their mouths when they shouldn't have in ways that were inappropriate.
As for the first knucklehead you tossed, well, you set yourself up for the hassle you got by not knowing the local rule about doubleheaders (assuming this league even has it written down in a place where you can get to it - which isn't always the case). But hey, even I've missed a local rule now and again, so no worries. I probably would have told him to leave the premises, go cool off, then come back later to find out about game 2. Still not a good situation to be in, but at least it gets him off the field and out of your hair for a while. And who knows? Maybe he might have a different demeanor once he returns, but judging by the behavior of these "grown men," I wouldn't hold my breath.
They saw a new ump, and they wanted to see where your trigger points were. In a new league, I'll admit that I tighten up - no smiling, no chatting, crisp mechanics, etc.