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2. Was watching the Guards-Dodgers game this afternoon Auggie

Tue Mar 3, 2026, 05:54 PM

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One of the challenges showed the pitch was 2.5” off the plate. Ump had called it a strike.

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I have watched several MLB preseason games so far and [View all] Diamond_Dog Yesterday OP

Me too Auggie Yesterday #1

Was watching the Guards-Dodgers game this afternoon Auggie Diamond_Dog Yesterday #2

Wow. I was listening on radio ... Auggie 23 hrs ago #5

Yes, you're right, Auggie, the pitch I mentioned was in the 1st inning. Diamond_Dog 22 hrs ago #6

They used it last year in pre-season as well. I like it, too... Wounded Bear Yesterday #3

I was amazed at how far off some calls the umps made were! Diamond_Dog 22 hrs ago #8

They are trained to look over the inside shoulder of the catcher... Wounded Bear 19 hrs ago #13

I like it too Brother Buzz Yesterday #4

Yes it is very fast! Diamond_Dog 22 hrs ago #9

Count me in. True Dough 22 hrs ago #7

That's a good question! Diamond_Dog 22 hrs ago #10

Umpires are MLB's official representation on the field ... Auggie 22 hrs ago #11

I don't like it, but I didn't like the pitch or batters clocks Bristlecone 19 hrs ago #12