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FiatSlug's avatar

Issues with the mound due to rain are reason enough to suspend the game. In fact, it should be a slam dunk reason for suspending the game.

MLB takes chances every time they fail to stop play when the rain starts to fall. They really roll the dice during the playoffs when it starts to rain.

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heyalumnigo's avatar

I remember there was the one pitcher that kept throwing the balls out of play. Everytime the umpire gave him a new one, he tossed it out. Finally after 4 or 5 balls the umpire called for a rain delay.

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FiatSlug's avatar

That sounds like a pitcher who was basically telling the umpire, "Take a hint, blue. I'm not pitching in these conditions."

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