Is there a 10-run rule in college baseball? Exploring the NCAA Rulebook

The college baseball rule committee is always looking for ways to make the game more interesting for the modern game. Rules have been implemented to ensure the game's modernization while keeping the spirit of baseball intact.

Here, we will explore the existence or otherwise of a 10-run rule in collegiate baseball.

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Is there a 10-run rule in college baseball?

Yes, there's a 10-run rule in college baseball, but this rule has limitations during the postseason.

As of 2024, each college baseball conference has its own rules, but according to Section 79 of the 2023-2024 NCAA Baseball Rules Book, there's no set NCAA run rule to end a game early.

The SEC Conference implemented a 10-run rule ahead of the 2023 college baseball season. Other conferences followed suit in 2024, ensuring that blowout games are ended once there's a ten-run advantage.

However, no such rule applies to the 2024 NCAA Division 1 Baseball Tournament and the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

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What's next in the college baseball season?

Up next in the college baseball schedule are the Super Regionals. Here's a look at the schedule:

No. 1 Tennessee vs. Evansville

• Game 1: Friday, 3 p.m. (ESPN2)
• Game 2: Saturday, 11 a.m. (ESPN2)
• Game 3 (if necessary): Sunday, 6 p.m. (ESPNU)

No. 8 Florida State vs. UConn

• Game 1: Friday, 12 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 2: Saturday, 11 a.m. (ESPN)
• Game 3 (if necessary): Sunday, 12 p.m. (ESPN2)

No. 12 Virginia vs. Kansas State

• Game 1: Friday, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
• Game 2: Saturday, 3 p.m. (ESPNU)
• Game 3 (if necessary): Sunday, 3 p.m. (ESPNU)

No. 4 North Carolina vs. West Virginia

• Game 1: Friday, 6 p.m. (ESPN2)
• Game 2: Saturday, 8 p.m. (ESPN2)
• Game 3 (if necessary): Sunday, 3 p.m. (ESPN2)

No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 15 Oregon State

• Game 1: Saturday, 6 p.m. (ESPNU)
• Game 2: Sunday, 9 p.m. (ESPNU)
• Game 3 (if necessary): Monday, TBD (TBD)

No. 7 Georgia vs. No. 10 NC State

• Game 1: Saturday, 12 p.m. (ESPNU)
• Game 2: Sunday, 12 p.m. (ESPNU)
• Game 3 (if necessary): Monday, TBD (TBD)

No. 6 Clemson vs. Florida

• Game 1: Saturday, 2 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 2: Sunday, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 3 (if necessary): Monday, TBD (TBD)

No. 3 Texas A&M vs. Oregon

• Game 1: Saturday, 2 p.m. (ESPN2)
• Game 2: Sunday, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
• Game 3 (if necessary): Monday, TBD (TBD)