All Hokie, All the Time. Period. Presented by First Bank & Trust Company

laphroaig
Joined: 01/01/2005
Posts: 77,683
Likes: 83,198
Subscriber

Can get rid if it as easily as it was implemented. Highlight & Delete.

Even in hi school football once the score reaches a certain spread they run the clock continually to speed the game up but still play the entire game. They don't stop playing or reduce the game by dropping a quarter like softball can drop two entire innings.
Posted: 03/29/2026 at 04:47 PM ET
(In response to this post by dallasvt)

Thread Replies (10)

Full Thread →
Well this was a pad your stats weekend for VT hitters. Do it when you get
Razor4VT 03/29/26 03:42 PM ET
See my topic above. We padded stats but by rule we missed out on more.**
laphroaig 03/29/26 04:15 PM ET
If you get more innings, it means your stats will not be as good.**
dallasvt 03/29/26 04:19 PM ET
No. If they get rid of the run-rule we get those extra at bats.**
laphroaig 03/29/26 04:22 PM ET
Okay, sure it is possible if they get rid of the mercy rule (but that's
dallasvt 03/29/26 04:34 PM ET
Can get rid if it as easily as it was implemented. Highlight & Delete.
laphroaig 03/29/26 04:47 PM ET
Good luck with getting it changed.**
dallasvt 03/29/26 08:21 PM ET
Not on a mission. Just making conversation.**
laphroaig 03/29/26 08:28 PM ET
I can assure no one that comes within 1000 miles of the rules committee . .
MidloHokie 03/29/26 10:42 PM ET
Repeat: Had a HP ump tell the coach his batters better start swinging out
TomTurkey 03/29/26 04:51 PM ET
Did as much in 5 and 6 innings as some teams do in 7+
TomTurkey 03/29/26 04:18 PM ET