1. Time Limits
B7U–8U: 75 minutes
9U–10U: 90 minutes
11U–12U: 100 minutes
No time limit for Championship Games.
A new inning may begin only if the final out of the previous inning occurs before time expires.
No more than 6 innings allowed, with the exception of a tie breaker.
2. Mercy Rule
A6U–8U: Maximum 7 runs per inning.
9U+: Game ends if a team leads by 15 after 3 innings, 12 after 4 innings, or 10 after 5 innings.
3. Extra Innings
Bracket Play Only – Texas Shootout: One out, bases loaded with the last three scheduled hitters; batting order
continues normally.
4. Roster Rules
Players must be on the official roster before the game begins. If an unrostered player participates, an out is recorded each time they bat. The player may be added afterward and is eligible for future games.
5. Bat Throwing
Per player, per game: 1st–Warning, 2nd–Batter Out, 3rd–Ejection.
6. Sportsmanship
One unsportsmanlike warning before ejection unless the act warrants immediate removal. Ejections carry an automatic one-game suspension.
7. Balks
9U: One warning per pitcher per game. Additional balks enforced. 10U+: Balks enforced immediately.
8. Pitching
| Age Division | Daily Maximum |
|---|
| 7U – 8U | 50 or 15 outs |
| 9U – 10U | 75 or 18 outs |
| 11U – 12U | 85 or 18 outs |
| Pitches Thrown | Required Rest |
|---|
| 1 – 40 | 0 Days |
| 41 – 50 | 1 Day |
| 51 – 60 | 2 Days |
| 61 – 75 | 3 Days |
| 75+ | 4 Days* |
| Age Division | 2-3 Days Tournament Maximun |
|---|
| 7U – 8U | 50 |
| 9U – 10U | 75 |
| 11U – 12U | 85 |
*Only applies to divisions with a daily pitch limit exceeding 75 pitches.
Additional Rules: Pitcher may finish the current batter after reaching the limit. A removed pitcher may not return to pitch. Official scorekeeper pitch count is final unless corrected before the game is final. Use of an ineligible pitcher may result in forfeiture and/or penalties.
9. Pool Play Tie-Breakers
Winning Percentage; Head-to-Head (when applicable); Runs Allowed; Run Differential (max +8/game); Runs Scored; Coin Flip.
10. Weather
Play suspended for lightning within 5 miles. Tournament Director may modify schedules or formats. If bracket play
cannot be completed: two teams remaining = Co-Champions; three or more = highest remaining championship bracket seed determines placement.
11. Protest
Judgment calls are not protestable. Rule interpretation protests must be made before the next pitch or play. Tournament Director decisions are final.
12. Tournament Director Authority
The Tournament Director may modify schedules, formats, time limits, or tournament structure due to weather, safety, or unforeseen circumstances.
13. Default Rules
Unless modified above, Official Baseball Rules (OBR) and published age-division rules apply.
If you have any questions regarding the Tournament-Specific Rules & Modifications, please contact:
Diamond Oaks Ranch
2001 Waldeck Road, Ledbetter, TX 78946
info@diamondoaks.org
1 877-789-4601
