Pitcher

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by benbret

NFHS Girls FastPitch. Does the girl that is listed as the pitcher on the line-up card to start the game have to throw at least one pitch in the bottom of the first inning (unless she is injured). She batted in the top of the first inning and had a courtesy runner.

Yes.
Unless injured or DQ, in which case the CR retroactively becomes a sub for the pitcher. Same rule for the catcher.

[Andy]

Can anyone confirm if this rule is in effect if a CR is NOT used?

I believe that it is not, due to the fact that the rule is listed as part of the Courtesy Runner rule.

[DaveASA/FED]

Since that requirement is only listed in the Courtesy runner section I would assume (we all know what that does) it only applys when there has been a courtesy runner.