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					Originally Posted by  DG
					 
				 
				If original pitcher is incapacitated or injured why would the coach want to return him to pitch?  I know some are idiots, but ...really. 
			
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 Your absolutely correct however, the rule also applies to a straight substitution. The umpire wants to be a nice guy and allow the sub more warm-ups because the game is being played in Southern Minnesota and by rule, that starter can't return.
Not logical I agree, but you might just be doing that idiots game that nite.