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| June 12, 2020 Harri Men's 70 65 posts | 5 run rule in a shortened game Last week we played in the Missouri Open tournament in Columbia MO. As a 70 AA team, we played 70 AAA teams in all 5 games, despite the fact that there was another 70 AA team present. My suggestion, however, concerns the 5 run rule we received (dictating us as visitor in all games) in a rain shortened situation. By giving us the runs in innings 2 through 6, we are in jeopardy of losing a bonus run inning and possibly more. I am suggesting we change the runs allowed to be given in innings 1 through 5 or even better 2 in the first, then 1 in the next 3 innings. We still have to be visitors so it is only fair that we are guaranteed our 5 runs. Your thoughts please. |
| June 12, 2020 TimMcElroy 942 posts | SSUSA's goal has always been to maximize the number of innings played. By giving equalizer runs in innings 2-6, we are encouraging teams to hustle on and off the field. A team receiving the full equalizer in 5 innings COULD waste clock, bring the game to a grinding halt and reduce the number of at bats their opponent gets (and yes, this has happened before). |
