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Viper_Red t1_jd6ctdj wrote

I’m originally from Pakistan so had zero exposure to baseball growing up. Even after moving to the US, I didn’t really bother cause I thought the rules were too complicated.

But my Japanese friend asked if she could watch the game at my place so I learnt the rules specifically to watch this game and I was hooked since I actually knew the rules now. This was my first full baseball game and I think I’ll be watching MLB regularly once the season starts lol

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whostheme t1_jd6id2x wrote

That too was my first ever baseball game and I really liked how the tension continues to climb once you get to the later innings.

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dontthinkabtit t1_jd6zuwz wrote

That slower pace that some people complain about with baseball is, almost paradoxically, the exact reason games like this one are so gripping. The face-off between pitcher and hitter, the rising tension and then the release and outcome is exactly what makes it a great sport.

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tommypopz t1_jd792n5 wrote

Therein lies both the benefit and drawback of the pitch clock. Sure, faster games is good since we have 162 of them. But damn, that was exhilarating , and the pace made it even more exciting.

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pspahn t1_jd6jayv wrote

I've described it before as like a symphony, so you've got it right. The building tension is what makes it so different, and there's no time limit, so even though things can feel slow, the tension still builds, and you have no idea when it will climax.

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stouf761 t1_jd6gbpc wrote

That’s how I felt about cricket when I saw my first ODI in the fall, and now I’m excited for the pro T20 league to start up here in the States. Go Super Kings!

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JesusOfSuburbia420 t1_jd6u2jx wrote

Just be aware that regular season MLB games don't have nearly the energy or excitement of this game. I think with the new rule changes though that it will be a good year to get into the sport for new fans.

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Rocko52 t1_jdab6t1 wrote

How's your status with that Japanese 'friend'?

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