Injured Runner

[chapmaja]

I saw the following play on a Facebook Reel and it caused some debate.

NAIA Game

Runners on 2nd and 3rd, when the batter hits an over the fence home run. Runners come in and legally score. As the batter-runner is rounding first she somehow injured herself and collapses to the ground, unable to continue her running duties. The defense picks her up and carries her around the bases so she can legally score because she can't be aided by her team mates.

Similar play to what won an ESPY award for the game in Washington about 15 years or so ago.

My questions are:

Wasn't that rule changed so that a substitute runner could be put in place to continue the runner duties for an injured baserunner when the ball is dead?

What is the ruling for each of the major rule codes (NFHS, NCAA, USA Softball, NAIA - I thought they used NCAA rules, but I may be wrong)?

I understand the idea of aiding a runner being a rules violation, but I don't think the intent of that rule to to prevent a runner who becomes injured from completing her baserunning duties.

[Cecil4]

NFHS - previous batter not on base is allowed as a "temporary runner"; until out or scoring
USA - sub allowed, any player in JO pool play

Either, runner is only out if assisted by someone besides another runner.
Exception, assisted back to home plate after missing it

[Crabby_Bob]

[NCAA 2003] 8-6c

Injured player substitutions. The following regulations govern substitutions for an injured player:
1. Substitutes for an injured player must be allowed adequate time to
warm up. Play shall be suspended during this time.
2. If an injury to a batter-runner or runner prevents her from proceeding
to an awarded base, the ball is dead and substitution may be
made. The substitute must legally touch all awarded or missed bases
not previously touched.

[Tru_in_Blu]

Maybe the issue is complicated if/when a team doesn't have an available substitute?

[Robert Goodman]

Instead of carrying the injured runner around the bases, would the defense be allowed to appeal and claim all bases were touched?

[Cecil4]

Originally Posted by robert goodman

instead of carrying the injured runner around the bases, would the defense be allowed to appeal and claim all bases were touched?

See a smile.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by Cecil4

:d

Is that a whistle in your mouth or are you just glad to see me?