LLUmps: Special Pinch Runner

[Dave Hensley]

Originally Posted by ctblu40

I thought the kid already was used as a SPR (for a kid that hit a double), scored, then skip wanted to put him in as a straight sub for the runner at first.

I doubt that was the case, because the LLWS scorer presumably knows that pinch runners are normal substitutions and are allowed. That's not where the debate was centered - it was the LLWS scorer prohibiting the use of a specific player as an SPR, because he was, as far as the scorer concerned "in the lineup," and could not be removed from the lineup until it was his turn to bat.

I double-checked the tale of the tape (DVR) and I assure you that indeed was the point of contention, just as it was in one of the weekend games.