July 8, 2009 - All games on, report to diamonds even if light showers are falling around prior to 6pm

Looks like there is a chance for a passing shower this afternoon/early evening.

Standard rain rules will apply for this evening's games. Games will not be cancelled in advance unless the weather gets far worse than is currently projected.

Rain Out/Rain Delay Guidelines:
Q: What if both Captains declare that the field is unplayable or the weather conditions are not safe to play the game before the game even starts?
A: The game will be canceled, each team will be awarded a 0-0 tie, and each team will receive 1 point each in the standings (note: you must have a legal roster at the field in order to earn 1 point, if you do not have a legal team at the field by 6:45pm and the other team does at the time the mutual decision is made to cancel the game, then the team with the legal roster present will be awarded a 7-0 win).

Q: What if the game starts and one of the Captains decides that the game should be stopped due to poor field conditions/bad weather?
A: Once a team Captain declares they want a stoppage in play due to poor weather, the two Captains will agree to wait 10 minutes to see if the field/weather conditions improve.

If both Captains agree not to restart the game before or after the 10 minute waiting period is up, then one of 3 situations would apply:
a) The visiting team will be declared the winner if 5 full innings have been completed prior to the stoppage of play and the visiting team has the lead
b) The home team will be declared the winner if the visiting team completed a minimum of 5 turns at bat and the home team has the lead
c) If the game is tied or option a) and b) do not apply, the game will be declared a 0-0 tie and each team will get 1 point in the standings [all HR's hit in this scenario will not count in the standings]
Note: If both teams have not completed their at bats during the 6th or 7th inning when the mutual agreement to cancel the game is made, the final score will default to the score at the end of the last completed inning.