Major League Double Header goes to special rule up to 7 times Corona impact August 1st 7:53
Since the opening of the season, the major league system and the athletes' association have continued to be discontinued due to the new coronavirus infection of the players, so it is said that there will be more double headers to play two games a day in the future. We have decided to apply a special rule of up to 7 times in both games.
In the major leagues, since the season's opening on July 23, players and coaches in the Marlins, Phillies, and Cardinals have been infected by the new coronavirus and games have been canceled one after another.
60 games are scheduled for this season's regular season, and it is considered to be a double header that plays 2 games a day because there is not enough schedule, but for a long time, players are in the stadium It was pointed out that this would increase the burden and increase the risk of infection.
Therefore, as a result of discussions with the major league organization at the athletes' meeting, on the 31st, it was announced that the double header will apply the special rule that both games are limited to 7 times.
Also, from the 8th extension, a tie break that starts with the runner on the second base is also applied. This rule will be introduced on August 1st.