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Originally Posted by rwest
Although I agree the umpire should not grant the inentional walk to the next batter until the previous batter reaches 1st or 2nd in this case, there is no penalty.
Per rule 8.1.C.4 Effect...
Should the female batter-runner pass a male batter-runner when choosing to walk, no out shall be declared during this dead ball period. A male batter-runner advancing to second base without touching first base shall be called out if properly appealed.
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if you allow the 2nd (female batter) to walk and the male batter who walked in front of her does not touch 1st base but goes directly to 2nd then the defense looses their right to appeal the missed base.