Why play in the Sandlot?

• The purpose of the Sandlot Games is to give players an opportunity to play in an organized-live game to work on batting and defensive/situational game play.
• Utilizing the pitching machine will look to keep the pace of the game high, with plenty of action!

Sandlot Games Rules

• No Bunting: unless a catcher is in play there will be no bunting.
• Stealing is prohibited even with a catcher.
• Any batted ball that hits the L-screen is ruled a “Dead Ball”.
  • If runners are on base, they will advance one (1) base.
• Run inning limits.
  • If the batting team reaches six (6) runs in one inning, the inning will end, and teams will rotate.
  • Batting order will resume with the batter who was currently up to bat when the 6th run was scored.
• Lead offs
  • Players will be given a three (3) step lead off.
• Pitching Machine
  • Speeds can be adjusted during the game.
  • Adjustments must be agreed upon by both coaches before anything can be changed.
  • Both teams must hit off the machine before adjustments can be made; cannot be changed in the half inning.
  • Batters will be given 6 pitches to make contact. After 6 pitches players will be out and rotate to the next hitter.
• Time/Inning Limits
  • Teams will play 7 innings or 1:15.
  • No new inning will be started after 1:15 minutes.

Sandlot Showdown Rules!

• If the game is tied after 7 innings Showdown Rules will be enforced.
• One pitcher, one fielder, and one player at home plate will take the field.
• Hitter will be given 4 pitches.
• When the hitter makes contact, they will run around the bases until they make it home.
• The fielders must take the batted ball and relay it to the home plate before the hitter reaches home.
• Each team will be given an opportunity to go in the showdown.
• Showdown will take place for 2 rounds.
  • After the 2 rounds, if no winner has been declared then each team will take one (1) player to compete in a 3-pitch hit off, furthest hit wins the game.