Now that the NCAA baseball season has officially started, fans are likely noticing that some games seem to end more than some others. It’s happening all over the country. So the question some might ask is, does college baseball play nine innings?
The answer is that yes, for the most part, college baseball plays nine innings just like a major league baseball game. However, there are some reasons why things are a little different at the college level. The first is that weather can sometimes allow for schools to discuss among themselves and decide at the outset that the game is going to be shorter.
Does college baseball play nine innings?
Usually, when this happens, the game will be set at 7 innings. This can also be changed when it comes to travel plans if a game was pushed back at the end of a series or weekend and the visiting team has to get home for school and whatnot.
Additionally, in NCAA baseball, a 10-run rule can be implemented, ending a game after seven innings if one team leads by 10 or more runs. However, the rule is an option and not a dictator.
Some conferences, like the SEC, have implemented the 10-run rule for regular season conference games, while others may only apply it on the final day of a conference series or for Sunday games.
Non conference teams can agree to follow the 10-run rule if both coaches agree to do so before the game starts. It’s usually assumed that it has been.
So, does college baseball play nine innings?Yes, or at least it intends to play nine innings for every game.
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