From 063f66fc6b17781f32cf8cf2b47fd973a7aa641d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anthony Correa Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:41:57 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] clarify 'no game' and slaughter rule address issue #9 --- src/cmba-bylaws.md | 17 +++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/cmba-bylaws.md b/src/cmba-bylaws.md index 32e493f..f1157cd 100644 --- a/src/cmba-bylaws.md +++ b/src/cmba-bylaws.md @@ -282,11 +282,20 @@ Games played under the auspices of both recognized Managers of the participating 1. If four innings have been completed; 1. If the home team has scored more runs in four or three and a fraction half-innings than the visiting team has scored in four completed half-innings; 1. If the home team scores one or more runs in its half of the fourth inning to tie the score. -Postseason games are exempt from this definition as specified in [Completion of Playoff Games](#completion-of-playoff-games). -1. If after 4 complete innings the visiting team is ahead in the score by 15 or more runs, or if after 3½ innings the home team is ahead by the same, the game will be ended and the leading team declared the winner. (commonly referred to as the “slaughter rule”) -1. If after 5 or more complete innings the visiting team is ahead in the score by 12 or more runs, or if after 4½ innings or more the home team is ahead by the same, the game will be ended and the leading team declared the winner. (commonly referred to as the “slaughter rule”) + + Postseason games are exempt from this definition as specified in [Completion of Playoff Games](#completion-of-playoff-games). +1. Slaughter Rule: The game shall be ended and the leading team declared the winner: + 1. If after 4 complete innings the visiting team is ahead in the score by 15 or more runs, or if after 3½ innings the home team is ahead by the same, the game will be ended and the leading team declared the winner. + 1. If after 5 or more complete innings the visiting team is ahead in the score by 12 or more runs, or if after 4½ innings or more the home team is ahead by the same, the game will be ended and the leading team declared the winner. + + The Slaughter Rule is applicable for the playoffs as specified in [Completion of Playoff Games](#completion-of-playoff-games). 1. If a game is called after 3 complete innings and one team is ahead by 10 or more runs, the game will be ended and the leading team declared the winner. -Postseason games are exempt from this definition as specified in [Completion of Playoff Games](#completion-of-playoff-games). + + Postseason games are exempt from this definition as specified in [Completion of Playoff Games](#completion-of-playoff-games). + +1. If a game is postponed or otherwise called before it has become a regulation game, the umpire-in-chief shall declare it “No Game,” meaning the game must be restarted at a later date. If a game is postponed or otherwise called due to extraordinary circumstances, in the discretion of the Office of the Commissioner, it shall be a suspended game. + + Postseason games are exempt from this definition as specified in [Completion of Playoff Games](#completion-of-playoff-games). ### Reasons for a Game to be Called An umpire, in their discretion, may declare a game called if