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Originally Posted by Skahtboi
As Mike has already stated, if the umpire is doing his job, then this would not be an issue. It doesn't matter the level of play, when I am the PU and this issue arises, I check with both books to see who they have listed to bat last. Then, if both agree, I confirm that is the the player who is sent to second before play ever resumes. One of the simplest forms of preventative umpiring.
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I've never gone to the second book when doing this (any of the three times). But I think I'll definitely add it as it seems a good idea.
That said, I've never had an ITB game as PU, and in all three games getting the runner was a thing I did as BU. Do you usually have the PU handle that?