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Originally Posted by Manny A
Besides, how much time are you really saving by not granting Time? How significant are you affecting the flow of the game? To me, it does nothing. Chances are, there's already going to be a slight delay as the umpires get back into position, the next batter comes to the plate, etc. I honestly don't see how granting Time makes a difference when play is essentially over.
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It doesn't. For that matter, the game moves on quicker if you grant the time. There is no "flow" to the game as everything you mentioned is going to occur whether you suspend play or not. The only difference is that both umpires cannot prepare for the next play simultaneously as they could if they did not have to be alert to a possible LBR violation.
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