American Legion game.
With one out and Red R2, Blue catcher requested time for mask repair.
The repair turned out to be a 10-15 minute replacement with the opposing teams helmet/mask.
When the catcher was ready again, PU yells to BU, "How many outs?" and the answer was, "Two."
PU says, "Play."
BR grounds to left side and is thrown out at first.
Both teams leave the field.
As the Red team jogs to position, it is discovered there were only two outs total. Umpires put Red up to bat and Blue goes back to position.
The umpires initially put Red R2 on third and then moved him back to second. Play, then resumed with an easy third out (I don't remember how, and it doesn't matter.).
The game continued without incident.
Green coach (next game) asked me, "What happens when an umpire makes such a mistake? Why isn't the Runner out for going to the dugout? Could the defensive team do anything?"
I told him Runner was not out because he did not knowingly abandon the bases because he believed the umpires, and that the defense could not appeal the play once they left the field.
He asked, Well, what is the ruling for umpire mistakes?"
I told him, "In this case, the umpire should use his judgement as to what is the fair way to handle the problem, and that the umpires did make such a judgement to make it right."
What should've/could've been done?
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