BRITISH BASEBALL FEDERATION

The National Governing Body of Baseball

British Baseball Federation – 2023 Summer Cup Event Sheet

Date Of Issue: 31 05.2023

Version Number: 1

2.3 2 There is no mercy rule to end the game.

2.4 Pitching:

2.4.1 Across both days, pitchers will be limited to one complete game or nine (9) innings.

2.4.2 Youth players will be subject to the pitching restrictions outlined in the BBF’s senior leagues handbook

2.5 Tables:

2.5 1 The Home team for the finals will be decided by table rankings.

2.5.2 After the three (3) games have been completed, wins will be used to decide table rankings.

2.5.3 In the event of table are tied, ties will be decided in the following order to determine rankings:

1. Head-to-head result If the teams have played each other

2. Number of mercy innings reached for Bronze & Silver only

3. Fewest runs conceded

4.Run Differential

2.6 Authority:

2.6.1 The Tournament Commissioner's decision on any matter is final.

2.6.2 Protesting a game shall never be permitted, regardless of whether such complaint is based on judgment decisions by the umpire or an allegation that an umpire misapplied these rules or otherwise rendered a decision in violation of these rules. In the event that such an event occurs, the Technical Commissioner’s judgement may be appealed and his decision is final.

2.6.3 Any rule found in the document is subject to change in advance of the tournament.

2.7 Weather

2.7.1 If inclement weather disrupts the schedule, the Technical Commissioner and Tournament organisers will devise an alternative schedule.

2.8 Ejections

2.8.1 If a player, coach or manager is ejected, the individual will not be allowed to participate in the next game

2.8.2 Players ejected from a game will be reviewed by the Technical Commissioner and, if necessary, disciplined with further sanctions.

Farnham Park Playing Fields, Beaconsfield Road

Farnham Royal, Slough SL2 3BP

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