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reestuart
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reestuart
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Best change MLB has made. I went 20 or so years without watching more than

a handful of games a year after that strike. I started watching again once the pitch clock was implemented. We had gone to a Reds game, and enjoyed it so much I started watching on TV. I bet I watch 3-4 games a week now. We've been to a couple of other MLB games since (Detroit & Fenway), and are bummed we won't be able to go again this year.
Posted: 04/09/2026 at 11:56 AM ET
(In response to this post by WestyHokie)

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Can I just say how big a difference the pitch clock makes to enjoy baseball
WestyHokie • 04/09/26 11:00 AM ET
Wimin's softball moves along at a good pace.**
MikeVT85 • 04/10/26 12:26 AM ET
Josh Beckett made the game almost unwatchable before the clock. **
jdkhokie • 04/09/26 03:00 PM ET
I think a lot of it probably has to do with you being in Atlanta.
OrlandoHokie • 04/09/26 12:08 PM ET
I like the cohesive history, though I don't know may fans
WestyHokie • 04/10/26 06:12 PM ET
Best change MLB has made. I went 20 or so years without watching more than ◄
reestuart • 04/09/26 11:56 AM ET
the ball-strike review is well done, too. Almost instantaneous so doesn't
RhinoVT • 04/09/26 11:03 AM ET
I think they should go all ABS, mainly because the umps are put in an even
reestuart • 04/09/26 11:57 AM ET
Tennis is fine without every play being determined by the Eagle Eye
hoosnowahokie • 04/09/26 02:44 PM ET
IMO, the biggest negative has been the heat on the umps. It's not that
reestuart • 04/09/26 02:58 PM ET
Tech is not quite there yet
Beerman • 04/09/26 01:55 PM ET
I can't wait until we can get it in High School and Travel Ball
Hokie Chris • 04/09/26 01:36 PM ET
Yell at the clouds!**
reestuart • 04/09/26 02:56 PM ET
Then you better love 14-12 games that go 4 innings in time limit
Agoodhokie • 04/09/26 02:42 PM ET
We lost 15-14 on Monday
Hokie Chris • 04/09/26 02:58 PM ET
Imagine if ABS was used!
Agoodhokie • 04/09/26 03:27 PM ET
I thought the um[ did a great job that game
Hokie Chris • 04/09/26 06:09 PM ET
Will never happen IMHO
Nova Hokie 95 • 04/09/26 01:56 PM ET
I would normally tend to agree with you
Hokie Chris • 04/09/26 02:15 PM ET
I like it and hope they add at least one more challenge.
No Clue • 04/09/26 11:07 AM ET
I have a different POV. A good home plate umpire is consistent. If the ump
RoswellGAHokie • 04/09/26 11:35 AM ET
Maybe there aren't enough good ones. I see a lot of umpires that are all
No Clue • 04/09/26 12:58 PM ET
I didn't like that. I was at a game where Mussina was perfect or no-hit the
RhinoVT • 04/09/26 12:02 PM ET
If the other pitcher was getting the same calls, it’s fair. **
RoswellGAHokie • 04/09/26 12:58 PM ET
Not to the batters. **
RhinoVT • 04/09/26 01:56 PM ET
what would be the down side to removing ball/strikes from the ump entirely?
JoesterVT • 04/09/26 11:40 AM ET
I personally think it not being perfect and think it adds to the game
VTNateRx • 04/09/26 12:57 PM ET