A tie breaker inning is an extra period used to decide a drawn game. Most leagues use the international tie breaker rule to speed up the scoring. A runner starts on second base at the beginning of each half inning. This creates an immediate scoring threat for both of the competing softball teams. A team starts the eighth inning with a runner on the second base. The batter bunts the runner to third to set up a winning hit. This format ensures that a winner is determined without the game lasting too long. It increases the pressure on both the pitcher and the entire defensive unit. Fans enjoy the sudden intensity that comes with these tie breaking extra rounds.
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