Week 10 finally (B-lister Bowl!)

Alright this is it!  PLAYOFFS!  It's been a hell of a season so why stop there.  We still have one more day with teams potentially playing up to 3 games!  Who knows, it could get crazy!  

 First off TL;DR (But try to read this anyway!)

This season's B-Lister Bowl will consist of 3 rounds, each with a different set of Wacky rules.  These rules are as follows:

QUARTER-FINALS (5pm games):

Gambling - If the runner makes it safely to the base they possess the option to “gamble” by playing RPS (one round) against the fielder at the respective base. If the runner wins, they may advance to the next base. If the runner loses, they are out. The runner may choose to “gamble” until a score is recorded or the runner is out.


SEMI-FINALS (6pm games):

Backwards base running - 3rd base is now 1st base, 2nd base is still 2nd base, and 1st base is third base. All runners must run clockwise around the bases.  If a runner runs counter-clockwise to start, they must run back to home plate before they can advance back the correct way.


FINAL (7pm game):

Dodgeball - Any fields may safely throw the ball at a runner to tag them out per usual. However,  if the fielder attempts to peg the runner and the runner can safely catch the ball, the runner is safe at the intended base. The fielder who attempted to tag the runner must take the bench for the remainder of the inning and the defense plays down one player. When the ball is caught by a runner, the play ends. The runner must catch and maintain control of the ball, otherwise they are out. Balls may only be thrown at the runner for this rule to apply, and not kicked. Runners may not catch the ball after they have safely reached the base.


BUNTING IS ALLOWED.  Pitching to the other team is happening.  In regards to pitching:  It was said before but I'll say it again just as a friendly reminder: No "hard pitching."   Guidelines for how these will be treated by referee's:

1) On first "hard pitch" called by head ump it will be called a no-pitch.  Giving the pitcher AND the kicker another attempt at the ball.  Since its 2 pitch if it happens on the first kick they get to start over with 2 fresh pitches.  If it's the 2nd it's just a repeat of the 2nd pitch. First time comes with a warning and the aforementioned solution.

2)  If the pitching continues with "hard pitching" then treat it like a "ball" on the first attempt and a walk on the next attempt after that.

3) "Nominal pitches" are straight forward "bowling" rolls that move towards the plate at a fair & moderate pace.  No speed balls, and no overhead bouncy balls.

  **Side Note**  No intentional walks will be allowed either.

SCHEDULE 

STANDINGS 

BRACKET for the B-Listers Bowl!


REFEREE DUTY:

5pm Games:

DA vs SITH -    Balls Deep REFEREE's

Pink vs Pitches -   Ball of Duty REFEREE's

6pm and 7pm games are posted in the schedule and are based on results.  BE PREPARED TO REF!

Thank you and See you Sunday guys!!!!  Cheers!