We've finished the ordinary events attendant to "fixing" a batting-out-of-order infraction. Here's yet another instance in the rules where "common sense" won't save the umpire's behind.
Point five
Situation 4:
Able should bat, but Evans bats and walks.
There is no appeal until after a pitch to Baker.
Evans is now a legal runner, but Baker is batting out of order since Frank follows Evans in the lineup and should be at the plate.
Baker pops out.
There is no appeal until after a pitch to Charles.
Baker is now legal.
Charles, who is the first proper batter, eventually walks, sending Evans to second.
Now Davis is supposed to hit, but Frank bats instead and bunts, making first safely and thereby loading the bases.
The defense at last wakes up and appeals before the next pitch to George.
Continued...
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