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Rules Updates

By Ken, 10/04/12, 12:00AM HKT

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Some new/update rules to remember

A few of the new rules from the first few weeks...

1. Thrown Bats; at the umpire's discrection, any thrown bat will result in the play being immediately called dead, the batter is out and will be ejected from the game

2. Mercy Rule; 15 runs after 5, 10 runs after 6

3. Home Run; from the right field foul pole to the light pole in dead center, any ball over the metal fenceline is a home run. From the light pole to the left field foul pole, any ball over the padded temporary wall is a home run.

4. Extra-innings/time limits; any extra inning commencing 65 minutes after the start time will begin with the player who recorded the last out in the previous inning starting on 2b. No ties.

5. Home Plate; a line parallel to the 1b line, extending form the front corner of home plate on the 3b side to the back of the green mat will serve as an 'extension' of the black mat. A runner will be considered safe if he crosses this line before the ball reaches the catcher's glove.