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Originally posted by ChrisSportsFan
I've played and umpired for years and I think it speeds up the game considerably. I personally don't like to hit with 2 strikes on me and no coutesy foul so the first one that's close to a strike and I'm swinging.
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But that's the misconception of many council members. It is not a speed-up rule. Quite often, the games are about the same time, but more runs are scored within that period.
We just want to get the $300 bats off the batter's shoulders.