[mick]

Originally posted by Walter_Johnson
Hmmmmm!!!
Thanks for the introduction to, "The Official Forum."

My question was stated rather simply, so that I might garner a better understanding of this rule, figuring someone might jump in that would be willing to exchange questions...
My confusion came this summer when an umpire called a game after 2 and 1/2 innings because of weather. The visiting team (owning a 3-0 lead) asked if the game was a suspended game. The umpire replied, "No, it has to be a regulation game before it can be suspended."
This is American Legion baseball played under OBR with suspended games.
Was the umpire correct? If so why?

Thanks

Yes, the umpire was correct based on the game being non-regulation and being called due to reasons other than darkness, electrical or mechanical. American Legion is NL rules.

A non-regulation game is suspended due to darkness, electrical or mechanical problems. If the non-regulation game is not suspended (due to above reasons), then it is replayed.

Welcome to the forum and keep posting, Walter.
mick