2009 Playoff Format
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There will be two divisions—American and National.
Teams within the divisions will play four games in a round robin format.
Although there are six teams in each division, they will play only four
of the other teams in the division. Teams within the division will be
ranked based on the results of the round robin.
In the second round, teams will play single-elimination playoffs. The
matchups will be based on standings in the round robin. The fifth and
sixth place teams in each division will not advance. The final will be
decided by a best 2 of 3 series.
Round Robin Rules
• Each team
will have two home games, as indicated on the schedule.
• No inning can start after 1 hour and 45 minutes from the start
of the game.
• For evening games, the official start
time will be 5:30. When there is a preceding game, the following game
must start within 15 minutes from the end of the previous game.
• Tie games will go into extra innings if time permits, but may
end in a tie if time expires.
Round Robin Tie-breaking formula
1. Head-to-head
record
2. Total runs allowed in the first three innings of all games played.
3. Average runs allowed in all defensive innings played.
Playoff Round Rules
• Home and
Visitors determined by standings, except in the final series.
• There is no time limit.
• For evening games, the official start
time will be 5:30. When there is a preceding game, the following game
must start within 15 minutes from the end of the previous game.
• No game can end in a tie.
•
If the game is called on account of darkness before time has expired,
the game will be completed at a time be determined by the League Executive.
Note: The League Executive reserves the right to change the playoff structure due to weather and time constraints.