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2011 MUSTANG RULES 1. Umpire’s must be PONY patched to umpire behind the plate, and at least 16 years old for the bases. 2. Max bat diameter is 2 5/8 inches. 3. Only in Tournament play there will be a 10 run rule after 4 innings. 4. In a play at the plate the runner must slide, or can be called out. The umpire has sole judgment on the play. 5. A Mustang player may be called up to play on the Bronco team for one week. (2 games). The player can not play more than 2 Bronco games in one week. If that player is called up to Bronco again he must stay up for the remainder of the year. A Mustang player cannot pitch in Bronco. 6. There will be no stealing of home plate unless a play is made on the base runner. This includes passed balls and wild pitches. “Pump Faking” a throw is making a play on the runner. The play does not have to be on the runner at third, i.e. in a first and third situation a runner stealing second and a play made on the runner stealing, the runner on third can go. 7. No stealing is allowed when the ball is thrown back to the pitcher and mishandled. 8. There is no leading off. 9. A base runner can steal only after the ball crosses the plate. 10. All Catcher's masks must either be Hockey Style, or have a throat protector. 11. A courtesy runner can and should be used for the catcher only, with 2 outs but is not required. 12. A game can be started with only 8 players on a team but, 1 out will be taken each time the 9th batting position is reached. 13. Continuous batting order can be used but is not required. If you start the game with a continuous order you must finish that way. Each team can decide before the game and instruct the opposing coach. 14. Infield fly rule is in effect and must be called by the umpire’s judgment. 15. Make up game are to be re-scheduled as soon as possible and are the responsibility of the HOME team. If efforts to re-schedule are made but not reached, contact Tony Wise as soon as possible 815-482-4217 16. The pitching distance is 44 feet. 17. A pitcher is allowed to pitch six innings per week in league play. The week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday. 18. If a pitcher throws 4 or more innings he must have 3 days (72 hours) of rest before pitching the remainder of his innings. Time is computed from the start of the game. 19. If a pitcher throws 3 innings or less he is eligible to pitch on 1 day rest (24hours). 20. One pitch consists of an inning pitched. 21. Once a pitcher is removed he cannot re-enter as the pitcher. 22. The only time a balk can be called is if the pitcher is not in contact with the rubber when delivering the pitch. Three warnings will be given before a balk is called. 23. On an intentional walk, the pitcher must throw 4 balls. 24. A pitcher cannot wear wrist bands or batting gloves. 25. If a game is called for any reason, it shall be a complete game if four innings have been completed, or it the home team has scored more runs in three innings or three and a fraction innings, than the visiting team has scored in four completed innings. 26. If a game is called for any reason before it is a complete game, as described above, or when the score is tied, it shall be considered a suspended game and shall be resumed from the point of curtailment at the time scheduled by league officials. 27. If a game is called for any reason in an uncompleted inning, after having reached complete-game length as described above and the visiting team ties the score or takes the lead in the uncompleted inning, and the home team does not tie the score or retake the lead in its portion of the uncompleted inning, the game shall be considered a suspended game and shall be continued from the point of curtailment at the time scheduled by league officials. 28. Mustang games are 6 innings long. Extra innings are allowed. 29. There will only be 6 runs allowed per inning until the 6th inning, after which there is no limit. The same applies for extra innings as the 6th inning. 30. All other rules not addressed above are governed by Pony rules. Tournament Pitching rules Pitching rules for the tournament are the same as regular season with the exception stated below. In 1st and 2nd place game and 3rd and 4th place game there will be no rest rule in effect. REMEMBER NOT TO INJUR A PITCHER JUST TO WIN!!! click for printable file |
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