What is the Mercy Rule and how does it work in the World Baseball Classic 2026?

AI Briefing

• – The Mercy Rule, also known as the Merit-Based In-Game Run Limit, is a rule implemented in the World Baseball Classic 2026 that allows a team to win a game if they are ahead by 10 or more runs with fewer than 3 innings remaining. The rule is designed to prevent blowouts and promote more competitive games. It will be used in games where the home team is winning by 10 or more runs with fewer than 3 innings left to play.