What is the Little League® Run Rule?

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For the Little League Baseball and Softball division of play (one more inning needed for teenage divisions):

  • 15–Run Rule: Lead of 15 plus runs or more after the third inning (or 2 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead)
  • 10–Run Rule: Lead of 10 plus runs or more after the fourth inning (or 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead)
  • 8–Run Rule (regular season option): Lead of 8 plus runs after the fifth inning (or 4 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead)

NOTE: The home team if behind must bat in it’s half of the inning.

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