[tcblue13]

So let's add a wrinkle. The umpires do notice that the runner has not returned to 1st base. Do they hold up play until she returns, allow play to continue and take the out on LBR as soon as the ball is live in the circle, or do nothing until it is appealed by the defense. I know that LBR doesn't apply here but it's a wrinkle on a fictional situation. Personally, I think you just remind her that she is on first and send her back and then resume the game