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@@ -19,35 +19,24 @@ These rules shall *not* incorporate the following rules of Major League Baseball
## Regulation Games
Games played under the auspices of both recognized Managers of the participating teams shall count as official. A regulation game is defined as follows
1. A regulation game consists of seven (7) innings, unless extended because of a tie score, or shortened because the home team needs none of its half of the seventh inning or only a fraction of it, or because the umpire calls the game in accordance with [Reasons for a Game to be Called](#reasons-for-a-game-to-be-called).
1. If the score is tied after seven completed innings play shall continue until (1) the visiting team has scored more total runs than the home team at the end of a completed inning, or (2) the home team scores the winning run in an uncompleted inning. If a regulation game is called with the score tied, it shall remain a tie game.
1. If a game is called by the umpire, per [Reasons for a Game to be Called](#reasons-for-a-game-to-be-called), it is a regulation (official) game:
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.
1. A regulation game is scheduled for seven (7) innings.
2. A game becomes a regulation game after four (4) completed innings, or after 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead.
3. If the score is tied after seven (7) completed innings, play shall continue until a winner is determined, unless the game is called and recorded as a tie under applicable called-game provisions.
4. The run-rule, or "Slaughter Rule", thresholds are:
1. Fifteen (15) runs after four (4) complete innings, or after 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead;
2. Twelve (12) runs after five (5) complete innings, or after 4 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead.
3. Ten (10) runs after three (3) complete innings in a game that is called under applicable called-game provisions.
5. If a game is called before it becomes a regulation game, it is a “No Game” and shall be replayed from the start, unless otherwise required by provisions in League Policy.
6. Exceptions, including completion requirements for suspended games, are governed by League Policy (e.g., in the case of playoff or championship games).
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).
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 (not resumed) at a later date.
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
### Reasons for a Game to be Called
An umpire, in their discretion, may declare a game called if
1. Darkness prevents further safe play.
1. Rain, lightning, or other inclement weather precludes safe conditions.
1. A new inning would start after 8:15 p.m at a field without lights.
1. Local laws or field rules (e.g. lightning detector) prevent continuation of the game.
1. Other circumstances prevent further safe play. The Rules and Competition Committee may rule on any forfeit or loss of points as applicable.
1. Other circumstances prevent further safe play. League policy may dictate any forfeit or penalty as applicable.
## Game Equipment and Uniforms
Games shall be played with legal baseball equipment and player uniforms as required by League Rules and Policy.