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Rules of the Game

 For the National Baseball Hall of Fame “Batter Up!”

Videoconference Game

 

1.                   An official game consists of three innings.

 

2.                   Each inning ends when three outs are made or if nine batters have “stepped up to the plate” to attempt a question.

 

3.                   Batters step to the plate in the order designated on the Line-Up sheet and try for a hit by choosing a question designated as a single, double, triple, or homerun.

 

4.                   If the question is answered correctly, the batter and all base runners advance the corresponding number of bases (e.g., one for a single, etc.).  If the questions are missed, an out is recorded.

 

5.                   Once the question is heard, the batter may choose to attempt a “sacrifice” instead of a hit, but only with at least one runner on base and less than two outs.  To complete a sacrifice, the batter may receive help from anyone (or everyone) in the classes before offering an answer.  If the question is answered correctly, all base runners advance one base.  The batter is out whether successful or not.

 

6.                   Runs are tallied each inning, with a final count at the end of the game.