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14. The balk was instituted to end a deceitful move by the pitcher

Mon Feb 27, 2023, 07:17 PM

Feb 2023

The pace can be picked up without rigidly timing play. It should be at the discretion of the umpire.

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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

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

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

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