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Originally Posted by wadeintothem
I think understanding subs, BOO, and the RSs help the umpire gain a whole understanding of the spirit of the rules. I think if you read everything, you would know that the advanced runners would obviously be returned were the BR to be put out if noticed before the next pitch. It is the same in the rules and RS - if noticed prior to the next pitch, Out + runners return. If not noticed before the next pitch, Defense is SOL.
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I'll let you know if something I can find in the RS tonight changes my mind, but nothing in the BOO rule will do that. BOO is a different violation from an unreported sub and the penalty being less severe is a perfectly rational choice for ASA to make. Whether they intended to do so, I'm not sure. Hopefully there's a RS that helps.
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