Eligibility

• Boys graduating 5th and 6th grades

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Balks

• Each pitcher is allowed two warnings before a balk is called. Coaches are expected to assist their pitchers with understanding balk rules.

Run Limit

• A maximum of 5 runs may be scored per inning.

Walks

• Batters may be walked to advance runners.

Scoring on Passed Balls

• Runners are allowed to score on a passed ball.

Dropped Third Strike

• Batters are permitted to run on a dropped third strike.

Bats

• All bats must have the USA Baseball stamp.

Time Limit

• The game duration is 1 hour 45 minutes.

• No new inning may start after the time limit.

• The official time is noted at the last out of an inning, not at the start of the next inning.

• Games are scheduled for 6 innings.

Score Reporting

• The home team is responsible for emailing scores and pitch counts after each game.

On-Deck Batters

• No on-deck batter is allowed

Mercy Rule

• A 10-run lead after 4 innings will end the game

• A 15-run lead after 3 innings will end the game

Batting & Substitutions

• Teams must bat their entire lineup

• Free or open substitutions are allowed

• There is no minimum play requirement, but coaches are encouraged to get players field time

Other Rules

• Any rules not listed here should follow standard high school baseball rules