2024 MLB Thread; RIP Willie Mays & Pete Rose. Dodgers win #8!

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Catching a late day game out here in DC.
 
Why is taking the first pitch so popular? Automatically puts you behind in the count

depends on the pitcher. and it's to make pitchers work a bit more

Lots of variables. 2 most common is first at-bat of the game and new pitcher in relief.

It used to be the leadoff hitter wasn't just a great on base guy, but if they could run the count full, even if they got out, it was a good thing because typically he's used to communicate to the dugout what the pitches are doing because you'd see the pitcher go thru his repertoire trying to get the out (fastball running?, Breaking ball flat?, etc.) . There's a lot more first ball fast ball hitters now though it seems like. Analytics play into it.
 
Giolito turned into buns quick. He was pretty good a couple seasons ago
 
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National fans are classy and cool even after the Odor go ahead 3 run HR and Hader closing it out.
 
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