An MLB 13-Run Contest is a cumulative scoring game where participants select a team and track total runs scored over time until a set target is reached.
How It Works
Each participant (or the commissioner) selects an MLB team.
Runs scored by that team are tracked across multiple games.
The contest continues until a participant’s team reaches the configured run target (typically 13 runs).
Setting Up Your Contest
When creating your contest, commissioners can:
Set the run threshold (anywhere from 6 to 13 runs)
Choose whether participants:
Select their own teams, or
Are assigned teams manually or via the “Assign Random Teams” option
Key Notes
The contest does not stop mid-game — runs will continue to accumulate until the game is complete.
There are no automated notifications when:
A team scores runs
A participant reaches the target
To track progress, commissioners and participants should regularly check the Standings page.
The winner is the participant who first reaches the target number of runs (based on your contest settings).
Migrating from OFP
If you are migrating from OfficeFootballPool (OFP):
Your previous settings will not carry over
We recommend reviewing all settings carefully before launching your contest