Everyone,
It seems as if the schedule for the post-season tournament is set, so I'm attaching it. If I hear of any changes, I will let you know pronto. The Braves will be seeded fourth, and thus will play in Game 3 at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Where we go from there will depend on whether we win or lose games.
I append some comments from Majors commissioner Darren Miller.
Dave
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Coaches,
I've received comments from most of you (enough of you) that I'm near final with our playoff schedule. Here's where we're at:
* I've been able to structure the schedule so that the only back-to-back games will be on Sat/Sun July 11/12. Everyone left in the tournament at that time will play back-to-back.
* I understand the U12 All Stars will begin play during the second week of the tournament. I can't jam the tournament into the weekend for 130 kids to accommodate the handful of U12 kids that will still be in our tournament and playing All Stars (there will be 4 teams at that point). We'll work around All Star tournament times the best we can.
* All games will be played out to 6 innings - no time limit on games
* In the event the teams are tied after 6 innings, we will continue to play extra innings until a team wins (no California rule)
* You voted to have the mercy rule - if a team is up by 10 runs after 4 innings (3.5 if the home team is up), the game will be called
* If a game is suspended due to rain before the completion of the 4th inning: mark exactly where the game is (count, base runners, etc.) and we will resume the game the next day
* If a game is suspended due to rain after the 4th inning: if a team was ahead at the last completed inning, that team will be declared the winner of that game. If the teams are tied, mark exactly where the game is (count, base runners, etc.) and the game will be resumed the next day.
* If a game is suspended due to darkness, it will be resumed the next day. I could see this happening during the week with extra inning games.
* Pitch count carries over from the regular season and is the same throughout the playoffs
* The games during the second week are still in a bit of flux. I have the championship game(s) Saturday morning. If the undefeated team loses that game, they'll turn around and play another one. This could potentially take all morning, and may work out better for a second game on Sunday or Monday, but I also understand that people have other commitments starting July 19th.
* Final seeding won't be done until Friday this week (seeds 2-9 are still in flux)
Also, be aware of your conduct with the umps as we transition into the playoffs. The higher level of competition will make the games more intense. We'll have what we consider to be the better umps on the field for these games, but there will be close calls that don't go your way.
There is great competition in the Majors right now. Should be a great tournament!
Thanks,
Darren
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