Mercy rule in baseball

Certain baseball competitions may apply a mercy rule that allows a game to be concluded prior to its scheduled completion when a predefined run differential is reached at a specified stage of play, as determined by the applicable competition rules (for example, if a team is leading by more than 10 runs after 7 innings). 

In the event a game is ended due to the mercy rule, it shall be considered a completed event for wagering purposes, and all bets on moneyline, totals, and run line markets will stand and be settled according to the official score at the time of termination.

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