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Not looking good again. Down 4-3 going to the bottom of the 7th. We can't seem to do much of anything right.

Neither can VU as their audio is not working

Well, we have 2 on in the 8th with no outs. Let's see if we can finish.

DeMarco strikes out for out number 1. Was he trying to bunt at least? guys on first and second, no outs and down one, you gotta move those runners over

Duvall walks to get bases loaded with one out and Gonzalez strikes out. bases loaded 2 outs for Alonzo. Need a hit!

BOOM! grand salami!

Jones just jacked a grand slam to put VU up 7-4!!!

Keep this game going. Even strike out to get to MTSU in the eighth.

If the game is called before the bottom of the eighth is finished, I believe the score will revert to the last complete inning ... and another 'Dores loss.

Just in time!!!

Immediately after I pressed "Submit" the weather delay was called.

This is not going to end up well for the Commodores.

Versus75 wrote:Keep this game going. Even strike out to get to MTSU in the eighth.

If the game is called before the bottom of the eighth is finished, I believe the score will revert to the last complete inning ... and another 'Dores loss.

Is this a new rule?

some nasty looking radar that wont end anytime soon

BWestbrook wrote:

Versus75 wrote:Keep this game going. Even strike out to get to MTSU in the eighth.

If the game is called before the bottom of the eighth is finished, I believe the score will revert to the last complete inning ... and another 'Dores loss.

Is this a new rule?

No. Always been a rule that if the home team is behind and doesn't get their at bat in the bottom of an inning, then the top of the inning doesn't count. A perfectly fair rule, but a harsh one for the team that just got a big rally. Similar to a trial. Prosecution examines the witness, recess, witness dies, none of the testimony counts since the defense didn't get a chance to cross.

Guess what? If the game ends now we lose. It will revert back to the last full inning. Middle 4-3 in 7 Final

commadore wrote:

BWestbrook wrote:

Versus75 wrote:Keep this game going. Even strike out to get to MTSU in the eighth.

If the game is called before the bottom of the eighth is finished, I believe the score will revert to the last complete inning ... and another 'Dores loss.

Is this a new rule?

No. Always been a rule that if the home team is behind and doesn't get their at bat in the bottom of an inning, then the top of the inning doesn't count. A perfectly fair rule, but a harsh one for the team that just got a big rally. Similar to a trial. Prosecution examines the witness, recess, witness dies, none of the testimony counts since the defense didn't get a chance to cross.

That was the rule in Major League Baseball through 1977. It was changed to not count unless the game can be played until completed on a later date.

Rule 5-6 NCAA baseball rules will apply

nyyankeeDore wrote:

commadore wrote:

BWestbrook wrote:
Is this a new rule?

No. Always been a rule that if the home team is behind and doesn't get their at bat in the bottom of an inning, then the top of the inning doesn't count. A perfectly fair rule, but a harsh one for the team that just got a big rally. Similar to a trial. Prosecution examines the witness, recess, witness dies, none of the testimony counts since the defense didn't get a chance to cross.

That was the rule in Major League Baseball through 1977. It was changed to not count unless the game can be played until completed on a later date.

Unless I am badly mistaken, this IS college ball.

... there has been talk (among broadcast booth folks) regarding completing the game when MTSU comes to Nashville next month.

If there is any way to complete the game, that is what SHOULD be done. But when has common sense ever ruled?

RULE 5

Regulation Game
SECTION 8. a. A regulation game shall be nine innings unless:
1) Extended because of a tied score (see 5-8-d);
2) Shortened because (a) the home team needs none or only part of its half
of the ninth inning or (b) the umpire calls the game after satisfying either
“b” or “c” below or 5-10 (Tie Game); or
3) Seven-inning games have been scheduled for a doubleheader by conference
rule or mutual agreement (see 5-7-d).
A.R. If a seven-inning game has been scheduled, the rules applying to the ninth
inning shall be applied to the seventh inning.
b. It shall be a regulation game if called by the umpire at any time after five
innings have been completed, and the score shall be that of the last equal
inning played....

Note: Exceptions generally relate to the home team leading. Joe is just now telling us that there will be no more baseball tonight. Whether the game is CALLED or POSTPONED to be determined.