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[RKBUmp]

Speaking of playing short handed, at nationals this year had a team that for whatever reason was playing all their pool games short a player. In all 3 of his games he pitched a fit that the missing batter was no different than a batting out of order and had to be caught by the defense and appealed before the next pitch.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Speaking of playing short handed, at nationals this year had a team that for whatever reason was playing all their pool games short a player. In all 3 of his games he pitched a fit that the missing batter was no different than a batting out of order and had to be caught by the defense and appealed before the next pitch.

Well, he would like me then. I'm not big on tracking the batters, but when a team goes shorthanded, I make a mental note of the previous batter and make it a matter of routine to check my line up card and make sure I'm aware when the slot is due to bat.

[RKBUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Well, he would like me then. I'm not big on tracking the batters, but when a team goes shorthanded, I make a mental note of the previous batter and make it a matter of routine to check my line up card and make sure I'm aware when the slot is due to bat.

Thats exactly what I did. I had watched him argue it in his 1st game so I knew what was coming. In the pregame I noted the missing batter and explained to him it would be an automatic out. He tried to argue it then but I shut him down and explained it is not an appeal situation, the rule book specifically states when playing short handed the missing batter is an automatic out. I noted the batters number listed last and every time I saw her at bat I would ring up another out after her.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Thats exactly what I did. I had watched him argue it in his 1st game so I knew what was coming. In the pregame I noted the missing batter and explained to him it would be an automatic out. He tried to argue it then but I shut him down and explained it is not an appeal situation, the rule book specifically states when playing short handed the missing batter is an automatic out. I noted the batters number listed last and every time I saw her at bat I would ring up another out after her.

Just out of curiosity, did he have anyone on the bench? Is he aware they are not eligible to play if he is running shorthanded? (Assuming ASA)

[RKBUmp]

For whatever reason he was missing players on opening day of the tournament and only had 8 to play.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

For whatever reason he was missing players on opening day of the tournament and only had 8 to play.

Unbelieveable. I guess it would have been the tournament's fault if a player was injured and they had to forfeit their games.