6 in a row in 100+ ???

[chapmaja]

The most games I have ever done in a row is 4. HS JV softball tourney, 2 plate, 2 bases. I could barely get out of bed in the morning after that. We were only supposed to work 2 games, but due to a scheduling conflict, 2 umpires needed to be moved elsewhere, so we got 4.


This was in temps in the mid 70's IIRC, certainly not close to 100. I can't imagine doing anything close to 6 games in a row. In fact for the games I generally work, we would not be playing the games in temps that high. Most of our area leagues, facilities have a heat limit. For example the league I do a lot of WRECK league work in is based in the school system. If the NWS issues a heat warning, all games are cancelled. Any time the heat index is over 105 the games are cancelled. If the temp is 85 or higher and the humidity is 70 or higher, play is suspended until the temp or humidity drops.

When the local community has lost an athlete to a heat related death, it is amazing how quickly they inact rules regarding heat situations.