Mercy/Run Rule

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Could someone please clarify the mercy/run rule by innings. I am a first year scorekeeper for travel ball and I need some clarification. I have tried the NSA site as well as the rule book and cannot find the information I need.

Thank you.

 

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NSA 5-3-A states:

A full seven (7) innings need not be played if the home team (the team second at bat) scores more runs in six innings or before the third out of the seventh inning.
EXCEPTION: The NSA will use the 12, 10 and 8 run rule in all tournament play. If one team is 12, 10 or 8 runs ahead after 3, 4 or 5 innings, or after 2?, 3? or 4? innings, if the home team is ahead by 12, 10 or 8 or more runs respectively, the team with the 12, 10 or 8 run lead shall be the winner.

 

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Thank you!