How does the between-innings clock work?

• The clock is 90 seconds, timed by the umpires with a stopwatch, for the entire game including extra innings. It starts once the last out of the inning is recorded, wherever on the field the out was made.
• The pitcher gets five preparatory pitches, or eight if entering the game, and may not exceed eight warm-up pitches within the time.
• The catcher is instructed to throw to second base with 30 seconds left.
• Batter: must be entering the batter's box as time expires, or when instructed by the home plate umpire. Penalty: an automatic strike.
• Defence: must be ready to play as time expires. Penalty: an automatic ball added to the count.
• Neither the automatic strike nor the automatic ball is added to the pitch count.
• Umpires use discretion when the catcher is at bat or on base when the inning ends.

Source: 2026 Rules & Regulations for Baseball Canada Championships, section 5.8.