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Originally Posted by Rich Ives
While you're in learn mode, try finding a rule that allows an out for throwing (unsafe release) of a bat.
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In his gentle and nurturing way, Rich is suggesting that NFHS rules do not permit the PU to call an out for the batter throwing the bat. You can warn each batter who does it and then eject the second time, but no rule supports calling an out for this.
Your assignor is probably trying to get you to work some HS games to get you ready to move up. Don't get discouraged by a bad game: sometimes those lower level games have all the weird stuff happen, and they're actually harder to officiate than a varsity game.
You need to keep working up at the highest level you can: this is the only way to move up. And keep working on your mechanics and rules knowledge: this is the only reason to move you up.
A few bad calls do not lead to a 17-3 outcome, so you didn't determine the winner of your bad game. Make a written list of your lessons learned, and review it before your next time out. Then don't worry about it, call a great game, and put this stinker behind you.
We've all been there, and all you can do is have a great next game.