Why play in the Sandlot?

 The Sandlot Games are aimed to bring players an opportunity to play in a one-day event with other players around the area in a pickup style double header event.

This looks to keep kids on the diamond during the fall for an easy commitment around other sport schedules!

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.
  • In the event of a tie game after regulation teams will continue to play until a winner is determined.

Awards

• Player’s will be awarded from their own coach an MVP bag tag.
  • Two (2) players will receive a bag tag from each game played.
• 1st and 2nd place rings or medals.