whostheme t1_jd6id2x wrote
Reply to comment by Viper_Red in Japan defeats USA 3-2 in WBC Final. by AJMax104
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.
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.
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.
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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