Ruston, LA

Ruston Sports Complex

Striking Out Breast Cancer Classic

Oct 18-19, 2025

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Remaining Pool Games Pushed to Sunday

10/18/25 05:36 PM

All schedules have been updated- B2 is a continuation of a game.

Unfortunately, lightning will remain in the area for the remainder of the day, leaving us with no opportunity to complete the remaining pool games tonight. The issue is lightning, not rain.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

10/18 Update

10/18/25 07:36 AM

ANY weather updates will be posted here!

9uA

Attempting to put out a runner obtaining third base or attempting to obtain third base- the offense may advance at their own risk.

Two baseballs provided per game.

PLEASE be prepared to start 15 minutes early to beat any weather this evening!

Event Info

Strike Out Breast Cancer Classic

Welcome to the Strike Out Breast Cancer Classic in Ruston, La!

ALL turf fields at the phenomenal Ruston Sports Complex!


Grand Slam Louisiana Tournament Rules & Information:



Age Control

    •    Home-schooled players are eligible as grade exemption players. (Grand Slam Louisiana rule only).



Pitching Guidelines

    •    We track innings, not pitch counts.

    •    Recommended to follow MLB Pitch Smart guidelines.

    •    9U–12U: 8 innings per weekend (max 6/day)

    •    13U & older: 10 innings per weekend (max 7/day)

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All-Tournament Team

    •    Released the Tuesday after each event.

    •    Top 3 finishing teams receive nomination votes:

    •    1st Place – 5 players

    •    2nd Place – 3 players

    •    3rd Place – 2 players

    •    Selected players earn automatic invitations to the Summer All-Star Games (July 24-26 / Ruston, LA).

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Wall of Homers

    •    Every player who hits a home run will:

    •    Have their photo taken and featured on social media.

    •    Be eligible for the Home Run Derby at the Summer All-Star Games.


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Tournament Information

    •    Grand Slam provides 2 game balls per game. Teams must help retrieve foul balls.

    •    Be prepared to start 15 minutes prior to scheduled game times.

    •    Gate Fee: $10/day (non-refundable).

    •    Bat Restrictions: 13U may only use -5 or -3.

    •    Time Limits:

    •    8uCP – 75 min

    •    9U–13U – 90 min

    •    Umpire Pay-at-Plate (PAP):

    •    8U – $45/game

    •    9U–13U – $60/game

    •    Run Rules: 15 after 2, 12 after 3, 10 after 4, 8 after 5.

    •    Extra Innings (ITB): Last batted out starts on 2nd base, no outs.

    •    Head-first slides: Allowed unless wearing a face mask, jaw flap, or chin strap. (1st offense = warning, 2nd offense = out.)

    •    NFHS rules apply with Grand Slam Louisiana exceptions (see scorecard/website). State Directors may modify corporate rules.

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Game & Scorecard Procedures

    •    Confirm final score and pitchers’ innings before signing game cards.

    •    Any time-limit disputes: stop the clock and request a director/UIC immediately. Must be resolved before leaving the field.

    •    Protests: $300 cash (refunded if upheld). Must be filed during the game between the 1st and last pitch.

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Coaches & Staff

    •    Teams receive 3 coach passes. Submit names in advance—no substitutions at the gate.

    •    Coaches must sign in Saturday & Sunday.

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Site & Conduct

    •    A site director is available at every location—request assistance during the game, not after.

    •    Be respectful to gate workers.

    •    Boom boxes allowed at respectful volume not disrupting other fields.


 

9U MODIFIED RULES (A & AA ONLY)


PITCHING

    •    PITCHING LIMIT: PITCHERS ARE LIMITED TO 6 INNINGS PER WEEKEND, COUNTED BY THIRDS (ONE OUT = ⅓ INNING).

    •    MOUND DISTANCE: SET AT 46 FEET.

    •    NO BALKS: BALK RULES DO NOT APPLY.

SCORING

6 RUNS MAX PER INNING IN POOL PLAY!

NO MAX RUN PER INNING IN BRACKET PLAY


Attempting to put out a runner obtaining third base or attempting to obtain third base- the offense may advance at their own risk.

BASE RUNNING & STEALING

    •    STEALING IS NOT ALLOWED: RUNNERS MAY TAKE A LEAD AND A SECONDARY BUT MUST RETURN TO BASE- THIS GIVES PLAYERS A CHANCE TO WORK ON LEADS AND SECONDARY.  RUNNERS MAY ADVANCE ON A PASSED OR DROPPED BALL. 

   •    SCORING RESTRICTION: ONCE A RUNNER REACHES 3RD BASE, THE ONLY WAY TO SCORE IS:

    •    BEING BATTED IN, OR

    •    FORCED HOME ON A BASES-LOADED WALK.

    •    ADVANCING BASES:

    •    A RUNNER WHO STEALS 2ND MAY ADVANCE TO 3RD ON THE SAME PLAY (AT THEIR OWN RISK).

    •    IF RUNNERS ARE ON 1ST AND 3RD, THE RUNNER ON 1ST MAY ONLY ADVANCE TO 2ND (SINCE THE RUNNER ON 3RD CANNOT ADVANCE HOME UNTIL THE BALL IS HIT).

    •    BALL IN PLAY: THE BALL IS ALWAYS LIVE UNLESS THE UMPIRE CALLS TIME.