All games will be played by Cal Ripken Rules with the following exceptions :

General

• Players must play in half of the team's games in order to be eligible for the tournament.

• Coaches may only put players who are present in their scorebook.  Coaches must be diligent in making sure they note players who have played in the game. 

Pitching

• A pitcher may pitch 7 innings per calendar week (Sunday-Sunday), where 1 pitch = 1 inning.

• Umpires will NOT be lenient on balks and illegal pitches. One warning per team (not per pitcher) will be given on the first balk/illegal pitch. 

• Once a pitcher is removed from the game, they will not be allowed to re-enter the game at the pitching position.

Batting

• Coaches may not bat their roster. 

• A dropped third strike is a live ball in accordance with Official Baseball Rules.

Base Running 

• Base runners are allowed to lead off and steal bases, including home plate. 

• Courtesy runners are encouraged, for the pitcher and catcher only, and must be the player who made the last out.

Defense

• Number of Defensive Players: 9

• There is No Maximum runs per inning

Time Limit / End of Game 

• 7 innings played, with a 1 hour and 45 minute time limit. for Double Headers, the first game will be 7 innings and the second game will be only 5 innings

• No new inning shall begin with 5 minutes or less remaining in the 1:45 time limit. 

• If a regulation or complete game ends with the score tied, the game will be played until a winner is determined. 

• Mercy Rule: 15 runs after 3 innings / 10 runs after 4 innings

Playing Field 

• The diamond shall have 90 foot base lines. 

• The pitching distance shall be 60 feet, 6 inches.