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5-4: Courtesy runners are allowed for pitchers/catchers. The
Use of courtesy runner is highly encouraged when there
are 2 outs and your catcher is on base. Courtesy runners
for pitchers/catchers can enter at anytime.
Determination for the courtesy runner:
1. Any player listed on the lineup sheet that is not in the
batting order or the last completed at bat not on base.
2. If the last completed at bat is a pitcher or catcher, the
courtesy runner will revert to the batter immediately in
the batting order not on base.
3. The lineup sheet must identify the starting pitcher and
catcher for courtesy runner purposes.
4. If it is determined that the wrong courtesy runner is on
base, the correct courtesy runner will be entered and
there is no penalty.

5-5: All lineup sheets will be turned in at the start of the game. One
copy will be given to the plate umpire and one copy will be
given to the opposing team.

5-6: If a player is lost to injury or illness, that spot in the lineup will
be deleted unless there are less than 9 players on the lineup
sheet. In that case, the affected spot will be an out when that
spot comes up in the order unless there is a substitute player
available to go in that spot.

5-7: Any player ejected from the game will result in an out when
that spot in the lineup comes up, unless there is a substitute
player available to go in that spot. Minimum requirements for
fielding a team are still active. A team must have a minimum
of 9 players on the lineup card, but can finish with a minimum
of 8 players. The missing player in the batting order would be
an out. Less than 8 field­able players on the team will result in
forfeit for that team.
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