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12U Softball: Is Sliding at Home Mandatory on a Steal, and How Does the 5-Run Mercy Rule Work?

·Source: Reddit: r/softball

A 12U softball parent/coach asks for clarification after an on-field dispute: an opposing coach claimed a runner stealing home on a passed ball is automatically out unless she slides, even with no play at the plate. The post also seeks clarity on how a 5-run mercy/run-limit rule is applied in 12U games.

Read full story at Reddit: r/softball

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