September 14, 200521 yr The one that allowed Pierre to walk and then LoDuca to hit the home run. What is it and why do they have it?
September 14, 200521 yr http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official...s/pitcher_8.jsp 8.02 The pitcher shall not_ (a) (1) Bring his pitching hand in contact with his mouth or lips while in the 18 foot circle surrounding the pitching rubber. EXCEPTION: Provided it is agreed to by both managers, the umpire prior to the start of a game played in cold weather, may permit the pitcher to blow on his hand. PENALTY: For violation of this part of this rule the umpires shall immediately call a ball. ...
September 14, 200521 yr I was talking to my dad about that one day at a game this season... it would save time on intentional walks if the pitcher just licked his hand four times real quick.
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