What Is a Suspended Game?
A suspended game, also known as a paused game, refers to a match that is interrupted and continued at a later time. This situation typically occurs when a game is halted for various reasons, and the match is resumed from the exact point of interruption.
Reasons for Declaring a Suspended Game
A suspended game can be declared for several reasons, including:
1. Legal time restrictions: If local laws mandate a specific time for stopping activities, the game must pause.
2. League time regulations: Certain leagues may impose their own time limits for games.
3. Technical failures: Malfunctions of lighting or mechanical systems under the control of the home team can halt the game.
4. Insufficient lighting: If the use of stadium lights is not allowed by law and natural light is insufficient, the game must pause.
5. Weather-related issues: When adverse weather leads to a called game (i.e., the game is stopped), but the following conditions occur:
① The visiting team ties the game, but the home team has not scored.
② The visiting team takes the lead, and the home team is unable to retake or tie the score before the game is called.
Resuming a Suspended Game
Once a game is suspended, it must be resumed and completed at a later date. When resuming the match, specific rules apply:
1. Preceding a single game: The continuation of the suspended game takes place before the next scheduled single game between the two teams at the same venue.
2. Preceding a doubleheader: If the teams only have doubleheaders remaining, the suspended game is resumed before the first game of the doubleheader.
3. Last game of a series: If the suspended game occurred during the final game of a series at the current venue, it can be resumed at the opposing team's stadium if needed.
Special Circumstances
In certain situations, such as when no more games between the teams can be scheduled, the suspended game may be declared a called game and will not be resumed.
Rules Governing Resumed Games
A suspended game continues from the exact moment it was stopped. The lineup and player positions remain the same as they were at the time of interruption.
Standard substitution rules still apply:
- Players who were part of the original game but later substituted cannot re-enter the resumed game.
- Players not previously part of the game can participate as substitutes when the game resumes.
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