Bat the bench rules

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Originally posted by Dakota
Bob,

It's hard to argue with most of our sentiment, except for this one...

The umpires who interpreted the rule were morons.

The umpires ruled batting out of order, and ruled that the #10 batter should go to bat, and assume the count.

They were overruled by the Tournament Director, who called the state officials, who made the forfeit call.

What type of authority would an ASA state official have with a local rule?

While I appreciate the spirit behind the rule, the penalties are a bit ridiculous. But this is what happens when you let coaches make the rules!

The inmates are running the asylum and the umpires should run for their lives!!!!