BC87

I agree 100%.  Rules are rules and some punishment needs to be handed down, just not on the kids, in my opinion.  Having said all of that, I would question whether or not a courtesy runner is "in the game."  Since he is a courtesy runner, he didn't start, and non-starters are not allowed to re-enter a game once he is pulled.  A courtesy runner is still eligible to enter the game after running; therefore, in my opinion, that player has not "entered" the game officially and thus the game should not count toward the total games played.
 

I agree 100%.  Rules are rules and some punishment needs to be handed down, just not on the kids, in my opinion.  Having said all of that, I would question whether or not a courtesy runner is "in the game."  Since he is a courtesy runner, he didn't start, and non-starters are not allowed to re-enter a game once he is pulled.  A courtesy runner is still eligible to enter the game after running; therefore, in my opinion, that player has not "entered" the game officially and thus the game should not count toward the total games played.
 

I agree 100%.  Rules are rules and some punishment needs to be handed down, just not on the kids, in my opinion.  Having said all of that, I would question whether or not a courtesy runner is "in the game."  Since he is a courtesy runner, he didn't start, and non-starters are not allowed to re-enter a game once he is pulled.  A courtesy runner is still eligible to enter the game after running; therefore, in my opinion, that player has not "entered" the game officially and thus the game should not count toward the total games played.
 

Hopefully an appropriate and fair ruling can be made. Seems that different levels of severity should be in place for different violations...using your best pitcher too many innings/pitches should carry higher penalty than letting a sub-varsity kid suit up as possible courtesy runner for 18 games instead of 17 games. Or letting your D1 3-hole hitter play after failing should be punished more than letting a sub-varsity kid suit up for 18 games instead of 17.
Looking at standings, seems like only 1 team would really get kicked in the gut if BC has to forfeit for letting a sub-varsity kid suit up as courtesy runner for 1 too many games. Top 3 teams would still be in playoffs, but handing Silsbee that win would put HF in a tough spot, all due to a sub-varsity kid suiting up as courtesy runner for 1 too many games...and the way the schedule fell. If it was 1 game earlier, When BC played HF, then HF would get that automatic win. Or maybe that sub-varsity kid was the difference in beating HF the game before : /
Anyway, just seems that a sensible thought process should be used in this egregious situation. Maybe suspend coach for a game or 3, but don’t punish kids that have been fighting all year for playoffs. Let the athletes settle it on the field...baseball gods never lie!! 
 

A couple of honest observations.....
 
There isn’t any team in the area that is 100% completely clean. I’d be willing to bet a spare 100 bucks that if you put a clock on most any sport that they actually practice longer in a week than what UIL allows. That’s breaking rules but nobody really worries about it. Just like what’s going with BC, nobody worried about that until it meant they (the reporters) gained an advantage. 
I am all for calling someone to task if they were “overusing” a kid by playing too many games. For example, pitching too many innings and jeopardizing their health. Calling up a kid from JV to run bases on occasion doesn’t do that in my mind despite what others may think. Before anyone piles on I understand there are rules and they are to be followed. I also understand that folks who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
Lastly, for those who report anonymously.......
“what is done in the dark will always come to light”. 
 
Eventually it will all come out and we will  find out if those who reported did so maliciously or in the true spirit of the rule.
Respectfully,
Rake1
 

I understand rules are made to be followed. My question is...Is being a courtesy runner actually entering the game? That person doesn't show up in the scorebook and is eligible to hit or enter the game to play a position but a pinch runner can not. Also, when a player enters the game to hit or play a position then they are no longer eligible to courtesy run.
Now, what I do know. Someone sent an anonymous letter to point out the horrible act on BC part. Congratulations on your participation trophy! Why be anonymous for this brave act of valour? Did BC win a close game because this courtesy runner beat the throw home to score the winning run? I can answer that...no! Someone spent a lot of time scrolling back through an APP to put the screws to a group of good kids that have worked their butts off to get to where they are. Maybe instead of investing so much time on your phone/computer, invest that time in your kid/team. Why be anonymous? Take credit for your wonderful find or polish that participation trophy! Good luck to all the area teams in the playoffs. Some team just gets to see BC early than they want.

Orangefield must have gotten lucky as well

BC's Schuyler Thibodaux has committed to continue his baseball career for the McNeese State Cowboys.  Very much deserved.  Keep working hard kid.

Awesome! Helluva ball player right here. Was hoping Lamar would snatch him. Mcneese got a good one for sure.

BC's Schuyler Thibodaux has committed to continue his baseball career for the McNeese State Cowboys.  Very much deserved.  Keep working hard kid.

BC's Schuyler Thibodaux has committed to continue his baseball career for the McNeese State Cowboys.  Very much deserved.  Keep working hard kid.

BC's Schuyler Thibodaux has committed to continue his baseball career for the McNeese State Cowboys.  Very much deserved.  Keep working hard kid.

BC's Schuyler Thibodaux has committed to continue his baseball career for the McNeese State Cowboys.  Very much deserved.  Keep working hard kid.

BC's Schuyler Thibodaux has committed to continue his baseball career for the McNeese State Cowboys.  Very much deserved.  Keep working hard kid.

I see 2 things in the top pic, first, you can see that the catcher is setup a little away.  This can be seen by his right shin extending out a bit.  He does appear to catch it a little to the right of center, which would also mean the pitch was more over the plate.  Secondly, the hitter does not turn his shoulder nearly as much as in the bottom pic.  
You couple these 2 FACTS, and you can see where this pitch landed.  It was over the plate, and should have been called a strike.
The catcher is also my son, and he tells me that it was right down the middle, without question.  Before anyone says, well of course he would say that, notice in the video that he did start running to the pitcher celebrating before he realized that the ump did not call a strike.
We can sit here and talk until we are blue in the face.  The umpire called it a ball, CS got the game winning hit, and they are playing this week, not BC, even though BC should be.

what pic are you looking at? the so called pic that "mattered" you can't tell where the catcher is set up at.  Even the Montgomery people and Robinson coaches said that the "second to last" pitch was right down the plate.  lets get the video from the CS side of the controversial pitch.

I'll take an all district catchers word over somebody that didn't even go to the game any day.  Sky has never been one to say that a bad pitch was a good one, he's always been the one to say the pitch was up down or out.  It's funny to me that this thread died down but there are some that insist on bringing it back up again.

I see 2 things in the top pic, first, you can see that the catcher is setup a little away.  This can be seen by his right shin extending out a bit.  He does appear to catch it a little to the right of center, which would also mean the pitch was more over the plate.  Secondly, the hitter does not turn his shoulder nearly as much as in the bottom pic.  
You couple these 2 FACTS, and you can see where this pitch landed.  It was over the plate, and should have been called a strike.
The catcher is also my son, and he tells me that it was right down the middle, without question.  Before anyone says, well of course he would say that, notice in the video that he did start running to the pitcher celebrating before he realized that the ump did not call a strike.
We can sit here and talk until we are blue in the face.  The umpire called it a ball, CS got the game winning hit, and they are playing this week, not BC, even though BC should be.

I see 2 things in the top pic, first, you can see that the catcher is setup a little away.  This can be seen by his right shin extending out a bit.  He does appear to catch it a little to the right of center, which would also mean the pitch was more over the plate.  Secondly, the hitter does not turn his shoulder nearly as much as in the bottom pic.  
You couple these 2 FACTS, and you can see where this pitch landed.  It was over the plate, and should have been called a strike.
The catcher is also my son, and he tells me that it was right down the middle, without question.  Before anyone says, well of course he would say that, notice in the video that he did start running to the pitcher celebrating before he realized that the ump did not call a strike.
We can sit here and talk until we are blue in the face.  The umpire called it a ball, CS got the game winning hit, and they are playing this week, not BC, even though BC should be.

The Bridge City Cardinals will take on the Huntington Red Devils in a best-of-three series
Game One Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at Huntington High School
Game Two Saturday at 2 p.m. with Game Three to follow if necessary at Bridge City High School

Not the first time this has happened between these 2 teams........
 

Another very good questions that they cannot answer

Doesn't solve the problem.  That line is gone very early in the game.
Problem is that umpires do not know the rule. You could have the heal of your foot on the chalk and as long as your foot is not on the plate, you are still considered in the box.  With any normal size foot, its impossible to be completely outside the lines and not be on the plate.

Only happened once to this kid.  He fouled the previous pitch off with 2 strikes, so why not call it then.  Why wait until a base hit?
Why not call the the game by the rules....JS

Why is the ump watching the feet instead of the ball?  If batter took the pitch, how would he know if it was a ball or a strike?