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Q: Is there a two hour time limit for games?
A:
Yes.
There is a two hour time limit for all games.
Q: Can a pitcher who starts the game reenter as a pitcher
if he leaves the field?
A:
Yes. Because of the free substitution rule adopted by the Idaho Falls
Babe Ruth league a pitcher who starts the game can leave the field and
return as a pitcher. (NOTE: This rule is different in
tournament play)
Q: Can a pitcher pitch more than 7 innings in a calendar
week?
A:
No. A Babe Ruth 13-15 pitcher, regardless of age, may pitch (7)
innings per calendar week. The calendar week is considered Monday
through, and including, Sunday. (see Pitching Limitations)
Q: Is a batter automatically out if he walks towards the
dugout on a dropped third strike with first base open?
A:
No. When the batter realizes the situation he may attempt to reach
first base. If the batter reaches the dugout or dugout steps he may
not then attempt to reach first base.
Q: Can a pitcher pitch 4 innings on Monday and 3 innings on
Wednesday for a total of seven innings in a calendar week?
A:
No. A Babe Ruth pitcher must have two (2) calendar days rest if he
pitches in more than three innings in one game. (see Pitching
Limitations)
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