Lord, Have Mercy! Here’s How Softball Mercy Rules Work

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Does softball have mercy rules? The answer is YES! These rules are in place to prevent lopsided games from dragging on for too long and to ensure the safety of the players. Essentially, if one team is ahead by a certain number of runs after a certain number of innings, the game is called. This … Read more

Softball Games Have 7 Innings — Usually, But Not Always!

scoreboard at a softball game showing number of innings

We all know that softball is similar to baseball, but with a few key differences. One of the most significant differences between softball and baseball is the number of innings played in each game. In this article, I’ll take a closer look at the number of innings in different types of softball games and explore … Read more