2023 Time Limit, Number of Innings, and Maximum Runs by Division

Time Limit, Number of Innings, and Maximum Runs by Division updated 2023 

 

Division	Time Limit (No New Inning After) *	Number of Innings	Max Runs Per Inning	Mercy Rule In Effect**	Open Last Inning
Minor	1 hour 45 Minutes	6	5	No	No
National	2 hours	6	6	Yes	No
Major	2 hours	6	6	Yes	Yes
Junior	2 hours (no Time-limit as May 21st)	7	7	Yes	No
Senior	2 hours (no Time-limit as May 21st)	7	7	Yes	No

 
*Time Limit – No new inning is to begin after the time listed above.  For example, if a Minor game begins at 6:30pm and the 4^th inning ends at 8:14pm, you will begin and complete the 5^th Inning.
 
NOTE:  As of 2023, Little League has changed the mercy rule.
** Major Mercy Rule per Rule 4.10 (e) – If after 3 innings, (2.5 innings if the home team is ahead), one team has a lead of 15 runs or more the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent.  If after 4 innings, (3.5 innings if the home is ahead), one team has a lead of 10 or more the manager of the team with the least run shall concede the victory to the opponent
**** Junior/Senior Mercy Rule per Rule 4.10 (e) – If after 4 innings, (3.5 innings if the home team is ahead), one team has a lead of 15 runs or more the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent.  If after 5 innings, (4.5 innings if the home is ahead), one team has a lead of 10 or more the manager of the team with the least run shall concede the victory to the opponent. If after 6 innings, (5.5 innings if the home is ahead), one team has a lead of 8 or more the manager of the team with the least run shall concede the victory to the opponent.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.
 
Regards,
 
Dave Smith
U.I.C
Bow Ridge Little League