Run Ahead Rule

[#13]

This cracked me up and I had to share.

ASA
Youth 18U Fast Pitch
Championship (if game) for Division Tournament

During pre game, we make sure to go over the mercy run rule. Both coaches repeat it back.

I am working the plate and at the bottom of the 6th the home team goes up 8-0. There is one out. All play is over. Time is called. I look to both benches as my partner is coming off the field and let everyone know to line it up. Home team fully understands.

As I am walking off the field the away coach is saying wait a second. I asked what was needed. She said we got the run rule wrong. I was confused and asked how that was. Is the score incorrect? Nope, she said we continue to play the entire game because the run rule only says after 5 innings and 8 runs ahead the game is over and because we are in the 6th, we play the rest of the game.

Did I say 18U Championship game? I let her know we are after 5 innings and the rule is met. She decided against filing a protest. Put another one in the book for a good chuckle.

Hope y'all are having a good season.