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ProfessorGAC

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13. If A Pitcher Balks In The Winning Run...

Reply to Auggie (Reply #12)

Mon Feb 27, 2023, 07:09 PM

Feb 2023

...do we blame the rule?
No, we think the pitcher did a boneheaded play.
Players have adjusted to rules changes since 1876. They'll just have to adjust to this one.
If they eliminate all the time-wasting, your scenario never even comes up.
All they have to do is pick up the pace.
They've been asked & asked but they refused to cooperate. Now, they have to make the adjustment.

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Get ready for it: games will be won or lost because of a clock [View all] Auggie Feb 2023 OP

I like it! nt Wounded Bear Feb 2023 #1

I'll check back with you after the Mariners lose to a clock violation Auggie Feb 2023 #2

If it happens, it happens... Wounded Bear Feb 2023 #3

Already? I do hope they have the clock posted.... RussBLib Feb 2023 #4

There is one the pitcher can see, and another in the outfield for the batter... Wounded Bear Feb 2023 #9

I'm watching my first game "on the clock" right now Diamond_Dog Feb 2023 #5

Yeah, after two hours the Cleveland game is in the 8th! Auggie Feb 2023 #8

Can I say something as a Red Sox fan..oh, nether mind..hubby did say asiliveandbreathe Feb 2023 #6

Better to have it happen in spring training 303squadron Feb 2023 #7

🤣🤣 the ending of the RedSox Braves game was wild Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #10

It's All Fine By Me ProfessorGAC Feb 2023 #11

I'm surprised ... Auggie Feb 2023 #12

If A Pitcher Balks In The Winning Run... ProfessorGAC Feb 2023 #13

The balk was instituted to end a deceitful move by the pitcher Auggie Feb 2023 #14

You're Kidding, Right? ProfessorGAC Feb 2023 #15

The strike zone has always been subjective Auggie Feb 2023 #16