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Jan, 2019

New Tie Breaker Rule

Divisions: All divisions of Baseball and Softball

Synopsis:
Added a rule concerning tie games after 6 innings for 8- to 10-, 9- to 11-, and Major Division, and 7 innings for Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior, and Senior League Divisions.

Tournament Rule 14
TIE GAME:
When the completion of six innings [Intermediate (50-70) Division/ Junior/Senior League: seven innings] and the score is tied, the following tie-breaker will be played to determine a winning team:

a. The seventh inning [Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: eighth inning] will be played as normal.

b. Starting in the top of the eighth inning [Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/ Senior League: ninth inning], and each half inning thereafter, the offensive team shall begin its turn at bat with the player who is scheduled to bat last in that respective half inning being placed on second base. EXAMPLE: If the number five batter is the lead-off batter, the number four batter in the batting order will be placed on second base. An eligible substitute or special pinch runner may be inserted for the runner.

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New Tie Breaker Rule

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