Just curious if others have adopted similar rules.
In AZ, a new run rule was introduced in the last week. If the team not in the lead is losing by 15 or more runs after four innings, their head coach can decide to end the game.
A similar choice was made by a softball coach tonight(AIA umpire sitting with me ensured the rule includes baseball). With two outs in the bottom of the 4th, down 18-1 and lots of subs, the visiting coach agreed to continue. It was an 18-4 final, so his team got a bit of lift at the end.
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