This is a 4-game event. Pool play + bracket play.
Mercyhurst University
No Metal Spikes
No Seeds
No Gum
Penn State Behrend
Metal Spikes are permitted
Game times - No new inning after 1:45 or 7 innings. Pool play games can end in a tie. Bracket & consolation games will have a time limit with the exception of the championship game.
Consolation - Games can end in a tie after 7 innings or the time limit is reached
Championship Bracket - Game can go to extra innings if time limit is not reached. Once time limit is reached, last batted out will be placed on 2nd base and the inning will be played out until there is a winner.
Run Rules - 15 runs after 3, 10 runs after 4, 8 runs after 5.
Game Balls will be provided.
Lineups
DH and/or EH is permitted - High school federation rules will apply. Teams are also permitted to roster bat - free defensive substitutions if roster batting.
Balks
High School federation rules will apply.
Bats
-3 BBCOR or wood bats are permitted.
Pitching Rules
There are no innings or pitch count limits for pitchers. Coaches will be responsible for maintaining health and workload of their pitchers. We encourage all teams to follow the USA Pitch Smart guidelines. The tournament director reserves the right to step in during any event to ensure player safety.
Tiebreaker Rules:
2-way Tie:
1. Head-to-head
2. Runs allowed
3. Run differential
4. Runs scored
3-way Tie:
1. In a 3-way tie where all 3 teams have played each other and 1 team has beaten the other 2, that team will advance. ALL OTHER 3-WAY TIE SCENARIOS: Automatically move to runs allowed as the tiebreaker. 2. Run differential. 3. Runs scored
