🎉 Congratulations to the Champions from Each Division!

🏆 Gold Division
BCS Builders – Gold Champions

🥈 Silver Division
E House – Silver Champions

🥉 Bronze Division
Deli Dogs – Bronze Champions

🔹 Pewter Division
Bensalem Bricks – Pewter Champions

To all Teams please look at the updated shedule for Sunday Any questions please contact Mike or Bob. This is due to a shortage of an upire and including another team forfieting. EPA Sports coach please call Mike asap. 

To All Teams,

As we enter the fall season, we will be implementing the following rules to address issues observed during the spring season:

1. Rainouts: Only two rainouts will be rescheduled during the season. Any additional rainouts beyond the first two will not be made up.

2. Queen Ann Field – Home Run Rule: Due to the high number of lost balls at Queen Ann, we are instituting a no home run rule at this field. Any homeruns hit will be ruled as an out.

3. Scheduling Adjustments Due to Umpire Shortage: In some cases, we may need to schedule four games on the same field. When this occurs:

   • The first two teams will begin play at 8:00 AM.
   • The second set of teams will begin immediately following the conclusion of the first doubleheader.
   • Each game will have a 1 hour and 15 minute time limit, with no new inning starting after 1 hour and 10 minutes.
   • Any inning that has started will be completed.
   • All games played under these conditions will be considered official.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to ensure a smooth and fair season for all teams.

Best regards,

Bob M

To All Fall Teams,

The official schedule will be posted by tomorrow at 8:00 PM. Please note that the Fall League begins on Sunday, September 7.

All teams are required to review the LBSL rules prior to the start of the season.

Umpire Fees:
Each team must pay $55 directly to the umpire on the field before the game begins.

New Teams:
Please contact Bob at (267) 257-1951 to arrange pickup of the new mats, which are now available.

Equipment Requirements:
All teams must have the following equipment:

• Bases
• A mat
• A double first base with orange on the outside edge

Thank you for your attention and cooperation. We look forward to a great season!

In-House Rules 

Umpire Payment

• Each team must pay the umpire $55 prior to the start of the game.
• Failure to make this payment will result in a forfeit, and the umpire will be paid from the team's deposit.
• For playoff series that extend to a third game, both teams will split the $55 payment for that game.
• Teams must replenish their $55 deposit before the following week’s game. No team will be permitted to play until the deposit is restored.

Game Equipment & Setup

• Required Equipment: Each team must bring bases, home plate, and a mat. If neither team provides equipment, the game will be forfeited by both teams.
• Start Times:
  • 9:00 AM games: A 15-minute grace period is allowed. If a team has 9 players, the game must begin.
  • 8:00 AM games: Must start promptly at 8:00 AM.

Team Composition

• Minimum Players: A team must have 9 players to start a game.
  • If starting with 9 players, no automatic out is required for the 10th batter.
  • If a team opts to take an out for the 10th batter, they may add the 10th player upon arrival.
  • If the 10th player does not arrive, the team must continue taking the out.
  • Teams must finish with at least 9 players. If a player is injured and the team cannot field 9, the game will be forfeited.

Batting & Fielding

• Lineup: Teams may bat up to 14 players (10 fielders + 4 extra players).
• Bat Count: All batters start with a 1-1 count. After two strikes, the batter must put the ball in play. Any foul after two strikes is an out.
• Infield Fly Rule: Applies when there are fewer than two outs and runners on first and second.
• Overthrows: Awarded two bases from the point of release.

Pitching

• Legal pitches must be 6 to 12 feet high and land on home plate or the black mat.
• The pitcher must:
  • Wear a mask.
  • Be allowed to stand up to 3 feet behind the mound.
  • Be touching the mound when releasing the ball.
• If no mound is available, the umpire will mark a spot 24 inches long and 6 inches wide.

Courtesy Runners

• Standard: Each team is allowed 5 courtesy runners per game. The courtesy runner is the last out, not the last batted out.
• Medical: Unlimited courtesy runners for players on the medical runners list. The runner is also the last out.

Home Runs & Extra Innings

• Home Runs:
  • Each team is allowed 4 home runs per game on fenced fields.
  • Any additional home runs will be ruled as outs.
  • Queen Ann Field: No home runs allowed. Any ball hit over the fence is an out.
  • No additional home runs are awarded in extra innings.
• Extra Innings: The preceding batter will start on second base.

Run Rules

• Spring Season: 12-run rule after 5 complete innings.
• Fall Season: 10-run rule after 5 complete innings.
• If the home team is ahead by the required number of runs in the bottom of the 5th, the game ends.

Bases & Fielding

• Base Distance: Standard is 70 feet. If bases are set at 65 feet and cannot be moved, play will proceed at 65 feet.
• First Base: Runners must use the orange safety bag.
• No Stealing: Runners may not leave the base until the pitch crosses the plate.
• Unsafe Plate Conditions: If the plate is wet or unsafe, runners may step on the black mat, unless a play is being made at the plate.
• Contact Rule: Runners must avoid contact with fielders. This is not a slide or surrender league. Contact will result in an out, at the umpire’s discretion.
• Re-Entry: A player may re-enter the game once, in the same lineup spot.

Conduct & Equipment

• Player Conduct: Threatening or physically contacting another player or umpire will result in automatic ejection and possible league ban. Coaches are responsible for their team, players, and fans.
• Smoking: No smoking on the playing field. Note: Bensalem Community Park is a non-smoking park.
• Metal Spikes: Not allowed. Players wearing metal spikes will be suspended for that game only.
• Bats:
  • All bats must have a current LBSL sticker.
  • Teams are responsible for checking the opposing team’s bats.
  • Use of an ineligible bat results in an out and removal of the bat.
  • A second offense by the same team results in player ejection.
• Ejections: Any player ejected (excluding metal spikes violations) will be suspended for 6 games and ineligible for playoffs.

Scheduling Adjustments

Due to potential umpire shortages, four games may be scheduled on the same field:

• First doubleheader begins at 8:00 AM.
• Second doubleheader begins immediately after the first.
• Each game has a 1 hour and 15 minute time limit, with no new inning after 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• Any inning started will be completed.
• All games under these conditions are considered official.

Playoff Eligibility & Rosters

• Eligibility: Players must be on the current roster and have played in at least 6 games to be eligible for playoffs.
• Rosters:
  • Must be submitted electronically and emailed to the league administrator.
  • Maximum of 18 players per roster.
  • To add a player, one must be removed if the roster is full.