A Reddit post describes a Coach Pitch (ages ~5–8) game where an away coach allegedly manipulated the batting order—possibly using a player claiming to be “sick”—to get stronger hitters more plate appearances late in a tight game. The situation raises questions about lineup rules, substitution procedures, and how leagues/umpires should handle suspected gamesmanship in youth baseball.
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