Fall Ball 2025 Schedule

All League Basic Rules (Pinto thru Pony)

1. Good sportsmanship will be enforced at all times. Managers, coaches, players, fans, and parents are expected to act in a positive manner.
   • Violators will be ejected from the grounds and may face permanent removal from the league.
   • Team managers are held responsible for the conduct of their team and supporters.
   • Any player ejected from a game will receive a 2-game suspension for the first offense and removal from the fall program for any offense thereafter.
   • The ejected player’s team will take an “out” in that player’s batting spot each time it comes up during the contest.
2. Game time limits: All games at all age levels are 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead.
   • The batter currently in the box may finish their at-bat, then the game ends regardless of inning, score, or outs.
   • There will be no run rule or mercy rule. Play as many innings as you can within the allotted time.
3. No music of any kind is allowed on the diamonds at all age levels. This includes warm-up time, walk-up music, or any other type.
4. Pinto League will play with normal Pinto rules (no changes).
5. Mustang League will have a 5-run limit per inning.
6. Mustang League (Fall Ball only): There will be no dropped 3rd strike rule.
7. Pony, Bronco, and Mustang Leagues:
   • Pitchers are only allowed to throw a maximum of 2 innings per game.
   • Innings must be back-to-back.
   • Once a pitcher exits, they may not re-enter, even if they only threw one inning before removal.
8. Pony and Bronco Leagues: 6-run limit per inning.
9. Starting lineups will consist of all players present.
   • Example: If 15 players show up, then 15 players must bat straight through.
10. No player shall sit 2 innings in a row unless an injury occurs during the game.
11. Free substitution is permitted.
12. In the event of a player injury or early departure, the player’s spot in the lineup is skipped and not recorded as an out.
13. Teams may begin a game with 8 players.
    • There will be no forfeits for lack of players.
    • If a team has 8 or fewer, the other team may provide players to fill fielding spots.
    • Bat through the lineup with original roster players.
    • If a manager must miss a game, an assistant should run the team in their absence.
14. Late arrivals: If players arrive during a game, they will be placed at the bottom of the lineup.
    • If a team cannot field a complete roster, they may borrow players from the opposing team.
15. Courtesy runner is mandatory for the catcher when there are 2 outs.
    • Use the last batter that was out.
16. No pets, smoking, alcohol, or firearms are allowed on Roy Gayle grounds.
17. Concession stand will be open during games.
18. Rainouts:
    • The league will notify managers via text, email, or social media.
    • Managers are responsible for updating their players and parents during inclement weather.

Additional Notes

1. Home team will have the 1st base dugout.
2. There will be one sanctioned umpire for Mustang, Bronco, and Pony.
3. Standings will not be kept.
4. Protests are not permitted.
5. Umpire decisions are final.
6. Game balls will be provided by the league.