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THE HABL PLAYS BY MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE RULES, EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING:

  • Teams may use an EH and bat 10 players, including the pitcher.
  • If a team starts a game with 10 batters and a player is removed from the game due to injury, that team may finish the game with 9 players without taking an out in that injured players spot.
  • The team will eliminate that spot in the lineup and continue as if 9 players were in the original lineup.
  • Players may use Wood or Wood/Composite bats only.
  • Slide rule is in effect at bases, except home plate. Players will be ejected for intentionally trying to injure.
  • A game is official once the Home team leads AFTER the Top of the 5th Inning, or the Visitor team leads AFTER the Bottom of the 5th Inning.
  • Once a game becomes officail, the Ten Run Rule is in effect as soon as a team's lead becomes 10 runs.
  • If a game is forfieted, the final score will be registered as 7-0.
    (See Standings Tiebreaker Section below.)
  • If a game is suspended due to darkness, the game will be completed before the next game between the two teams. If there are no scheduled games, a make-up date will be scheduled.