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2026-03-02 08:46:32 -06:00
5d3c65bd76 typo in designated hitter note 2026-03-02 08:45:31 -06:00
90e90f8373 better specify base size 2026-03-02 08:44:53 -06:00
0beaad0401 spelling error 2026-02-28 09:58:42 -06:00
b503075277 add mkdocs to spellcheck 2026-02-28 09:58:00 -06:00
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@@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ Unless otherwise supplied, the home team must supply two (2) and the visitors on
All bats must be wood or BBCOR certified. Use of an illegal bat shall be subject to the Major League rules that govern this area. All bats must be wood or BBCOR certified. Use of an illegal bat shall be subject to the Major League rules that govern this area.
#### Bases, home plate, and pitching rubber #### Bases, home plate, and pitching rubber
All teams are expected to have a set of bases, a home plate, and a pitching rubber. These items shall conform to Major League Baseball specifications. Items conforming to 2022 specifications shall also be considered legal. All teams are expected to have a set of bases, a home plate, and a pitching rubber. These items shall conform to applicable Playing Rules.
The host team for the field shall be responsible for accurately setting up the bases, and if necessary, home plate and the pitching rubber. In the event neither team is host of the field, the home team shall have this responsibility. Should the responsible team fail to have these necessities by the start of the game, they will lose by forfeit. The visiting team may lend the equipment, although they are not required to do so. The host team for the field shall be responsible for accurately setting up the bases, and if necessary, home plate and the pitching rubber. In the event neither team is host of the field, the home team shall have this responsibility. Should the responsible team fail to have these necessities by the start of the game, they will lose by forfeit. The visiting team may lend the equipment, although they are not required to do so.
@@ -476,7 +476,7 @@ The opponent of a team in technical forfeit is entitled to a full (2) standings
#### Forfeit #### Forfeit
If a game is forfeited, the following applies: If a game is forfeited, the following applies:
1. The forfeiting shall be considered not in Good Standing. Teams will be considered not in Good Standing until payment is made. 1. The forfeiting team shall be considered not in Good Standing. Teams will be considered not in Good Standing until payment is made.
1. The forfeiting team shall receive a loss and a minus two (-2) point standings penalty. 1. The forfeiting team shall receive a loss and a minus two (-2) point standings penalty.
1. The non-forfeiting team shall receive a 7 runs to 0 runs win in the standings and is entitled to a full (2) standings points. 1. The non-forfeiting team shall receive a 7 runs to 0 runs win in the standings and is entitled to a full (2) standings points.
1. The forfeiting team must pay the full cost of umpire fees for the forfeited game. 1. The forfeiting team must pay the full cost of umpire fees for the forfeited game.

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@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ These rules shall *not* incorporate the following rules of Major League Baseball
- Rule(s) requiring that pitchers must face at least three batters. - Rule(s) requiring that pitchers must face at least three batters.
- Rule(s) specifying time limits on pitchers and batters. - Rule(s) specifying time limits on pitchers and batters.
- Rule(s) limiting pitcher disengagements (i.e. pick-offs). - Rule(s) limiting pitcher disengagements (i.e. pick-offs).
- Rule(s) enlarging bases from 15 inches square to 18 inches square. Either base size is acceptable as long as each base used in the game are the same size.
- Any rule requiring specialized equipment or trained personnel, such as replay review. - Any rule requiring specialized equipment or trained personnel, such as replay review.
## Pre-Game Meeting ## Pre-Game Meeting
@@ -65,7 +66,7 @@ The following lineup designations are permitted, but not required, in the Expand
!!! Note !!! Note
A player occupying the Extra Hitter position may assume any defensive position at any time without affecting the batting order. Likewise, a player currently in the defensive alignment may be reassigned to the Extra Hitter position without affecting the batting order. In the Expanded Lineup Format, changes in defensive alignment do not alter the order or occupancy of batting positions. A player occupying the Extra Hitter position may assume any defensive position at any time without affecting the batting order. Likewise, a player currently in the defensive alignment may be reassigned to the Extra Hitter position without affecting the batting order. In the Expanded Lineup Format, changes in defensive alignment do not alter the order or occupancy of batting positions.
Because defensive alignment does not govern the batting order in the Expanded Lineup Format, the Designated Hitter designation does apply in Expanded Lineup Format. Any player marked as a DH will be considered a mistake and assumed to be an EH. Because defensive alignment does not govern the batting order in the Expanded Lineup Format, the Designated Hitter designation does not apply in Expanded Lineup Format. Any player marked as a DH will be considered a mistake and assumed to be an EH.
#### Shared Batting Positions #### Shared Batting Positions
In the Expanded Lineup Format, any batting position may be designated at lineup exchange as shared by two players (“A” and “B”). The two players shall bat in alternating sequence each time that position appears in the order, beginning with the player designated “A.” In the Expanded Lineup Format, any batting position may be designated at lineup exchange as shared by two players (“A” and “B”). The two players shall bat in alternating sequence each time that position appears in the order, beginning with the player designated “A.”
@@ -116,7 +117,7 @@ A Designated Hitter may bat for any defensive player. If the defensive player fo
An Extra Hitter is a batting-only lineup position and may not be used in the field as an extra defensive fielder. For substitution and lineup-administration purposes, an EH position shall be treated the same as a defensive position and may be substituted, re-entered, or reassigned in as governed by the applicable Lineup Format. An Extra Hitter is a batting-only lineup position and may not be used in the field as an extra defensive fielder. For substitution and lineup-administration purposes, an EH position shall be treated the same as a defensive position and may be substituted, re-entered, or reassigned in as governed by the applicable Lineup Format.
#### Designated Runner (DR) #### Designated Runner (DR)
A Designated Runner may run for a specified batting position whenever the player occupying that batting position safely reaches base. If the defensive player for whom the DR bats enters the batting order, the DR is terminated. Substitution of either player is governed by the applicable Lineup Format. A Designated Runner may run for a specified batting position whenever the player occupying that batting position safely reaches base. The DR may be subsituted into the batting order at any batting position. Once the player designated as DR enters the batting lineup, the player is no longer considered a designated runner and may no longer run for the previously assigned batting position. Substitution of either player is governed by the applicable Lineup Format.
Teams with no eligible players remaining on the bench (i.e. all players are in the batting lineup) may elect to use the player that made the last out as the designated runner. Teams with no eligible players remaining on the bench (i.e. all players are in the batting lineup) may elect to use the player that made the last out as the designated runner.

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@@ -23,3 +23,4 @@ words:
- cmba - cmba
- chicagoland - chicagoland
- gitdriver - gitdriver
- mkdocs