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"Wrong" Game Balls - Start Game Over or Proceed?
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Last night, my 12U all-star team competed in a regional tournament game of our international parent organization.
My team was the visiting squad, thus hit first.
Our my 1st batter walked on 4 pitches and stole 2nd base. My 2nd batter reached base on a slowly hit ball between SS and 3B, with my leadoff batter taking 3B.
The ball that was put in play sounded "squishy" coming off the bat. After checking the ball in question, it was discovered that the ball was deemed for t-ball use (not appropriate for 12U play).
After some discussion, the on-site tournament director apologized for the mishap and required us to start the game over! I pleaded my case that the game should resume at the very situation (no outs, runners on 1B and 3B, my 3rd batter due up), since the umpire-in-chief was responsible for putting the ball in play, the opposing pitcher (and catcher) having had ~15 warmup and in-game exchanges of the ball, and that the mistake was only discovered when the ball was struck by one of my batters.
In all of my years on coaching youth all-star baseball (and participating in and/or watching youth baseball tournament games, HS/collegiate games, and professional games), I have not seen or heard of this situation coming up.
What is the correct ruling? Should the game have resumed at that very situation (no outs, runners on 1B and 3B, my 3rd batter due up), should the game start over at the top of the 1st inning, or is it a tournament director's decision?
My team eventually won the game in the late innings, so I guess the decision was moot. However, the controversy persisted throughout the game, as the score was very close. Still, though, I'd like to know if there is a formal interpretation/rule on this situation. Thank you.
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