What happens if the visiting team's center fielder cannot continue and there are no substitutes?

In a situation where the visiting team's center fielder is unable to continue playing and there are no substitutes available, the game continues with eight players. This is in accordance with standard baseball rules that allow a team to play with fewer than nine players, but not fewer than eight, without requiring a forfeit.

Playing with eight players does not penalize the team excessively; it simply means they will have one less player on the field, which could impact their defensive strategy and overall gameplay. The rules accommodate this scenario to keep the game flowing and to avoid forfeiting, as long as the team can field at least eight players.

In cases where more than one player is unable to continue, or if a team cannot provide at least eight players, other consequences could arise, but a lone absence leading to playing with eight is acceptable and maintains the integrity of the game.