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As I remember, MLB revised this rule because of what happened in a game between the Pirates and the Astros in the early 1960s. Hal Woodeshick came in to relieve in the bottom of the ninth with the score tied, no outs, and the bases loaded. He struck out the first two batters and got two strikes on Clemente. As Woodeshick was about to deliver the next pitch, Clemente put his left up as if to say, "I'm not ready."
Balk. Game over.
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