What do I do if the teams change sides before three outs?
Rule- USA
- Little League Baseball
- Major Division
- League age 9-12
- 12 and under
- Regular season
- 2026 rules
- Scorekeepers
Tell the umpire immediately. The scorer is required to inform the umpire when the teams change sides before three outs have been made.
That's one of the few times the scorer speaks up during play. The scorer must not make any decision that conflicts with the playing rules or an umpire's decision.
Added 21 Oct 2026