Breaking the Pitch Clock during Game against Ohtani: “I Was Unaware I Would Balk”
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I found myself grinning uncontrollably on the pitcher’s mound as the unexpected unfolded. Left-handed pitcher Sean Newcombe faced off against pitcher Shohei Ohtani in the eighth inning of the Angels’ game on the 1st (2nd Japan time). However, while attempting to throw the seventh ball during a full count, Newcombe unintentionally broke the pitch clock, resulting in a walk. He humbly remarked, “It would have been ideal if I had managed to strike him out, but…”.
The situation had become precarious for Newcombe, who was now in enemy territory. With a count of three balls and two strikes during the seventh pitch, as the plate was removed, the umpire made a clock gesture. The violation was in the form of breaching the pitch clock regulations. Newcombe had planned to throw the first ball with a curve and the fourth ball with a four-seam towards the inside corner, followed by a decisive pitch to secure the out. He expressed his regret, saying, “I executed the curveball exactly where I wanted it, only to receive two strikes in return.”
This incident marks the first time a pitch clock violation has occurred in Major League Baseball. Newcombe stepped off the plate after eight seconds, but the timer failed to reset, resulting in a balk being called. “I disengaged from the plate within the allowable eight seconds,” he explained.
Nevertheless, Newcombe acknowledged, “Shohei is an incredibly dangerous hitter. He has the potential to hit a home run at any moment.” He couldn’t disregard the fact that his cautionary approach led to this situation. He continued, “Although I broke the pitch clock, I anticipate facing him again and challenging him directly.”
[Video] Resounding Boos… The Misfortune of the Enemy’s Left Arm: “Illegal Walk” in the Game against Shohei Otani
Breaking the pitch clock in the game against Ohtani “I didn’t know I was going to balk”
Athletics 9-2 Angels (Japan time 2nd, Auckland)
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I had no choice but to grin wildly at the mound at the unexpected end. Left-handed pitcher Sean Newcombe faced pitcher Shohei Ohtani in the eighth inning against the Angels on the 1st (2nd Japan time). Breaking the pitch clock while trying to bowl the 7th ball of a full count. He stopped for a walk, and said, “It would have been great if he had settled, but…”.
Buoying was in enemy territory. 7th pitch of 3 balls 2 strikes. When the plate was removed, the umpire gestured to the clock. It was against a pitch clock. I planned to throw the first ball with a curve and the fourth ball with a four seam to the inside corner, and then throw the deciding ball after driving in. “I got thrown where I was aiming for the curveball, so I drove it for two strikes.” regret.
First major league pitch clock break. Newcombe pulled his plate after eight seconds had passed, but the timer was not reset and it was declared a balk. “I took the plate when I was under eight seconds.
Still, “Shohei is a very dangerous hitter. He can hit a home run at any time.” I can’t deny that it was precisely because I was wary that I tried to leave a gap. “I broke the pitch clock, but I think I’ll play it again.” Next time I will challenge you directly.
[Fideo gwirioneddol]Tremendous booing… The tragedy of the enemy’s left arm “Illegal walk” in the game against Shohei Otani
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