SEC implements 30-second timer, 10-run mercy rule to speed up baseball games. Associated Press. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The SEC is implementing new baseball rules in an effort to speed up league games.

SEC announces 3 new ‘clocks,’ 10-run rule for baseball Published: Feb. 14, 2023, 9:55 a.m. The SEC has made a number of new "pace of play" rule changes for 2023.