Baseball Instruction/Relief pitches allowed

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Expert: - 6/9/2008


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Is there any NCAA rule regarding the number of relief pitchers allowed in a game/inning?


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Bob,

I don't have the college rulebook, but each reliever must complete an at bat against a hitter after they come in (unless they are injured).  If hitters keep getting hits and the manager keeps replacing them after they face a single batter, then quite a few pitchers could theoretically see action.

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Brian

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