Baseball changes are meant to create more action and settle games sooner
The New York Mets practise in a summer camp workout at Citi Field, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Jul 9, 2020.Baseball has its answer to penalty kicks, overtimes and shootouts, and it figures to stir just as much debate as all those other forms of tiebreakers.
Indeed, MLB is experimenting with the rule this year in part to prevent marathon games from causing long-term damage to pitching staffs. “I think it makes sense in terms of trying to bring some finality to the game in this short season,” Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said.
Williams believes road teams have an advantage because the runner on second scores so often, putting immediate pressure on the home team.
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