"2023 MLB Oddities: Acuña's Braves, Bizarre Stats, and Unforgettable Moments"
The 2023 MLB season introduced new rules that led to a series of unusual and wacky moments, including an "immaculate non-immaculate inning," teams losing despite high stolen base counts, and a three-pitch walk that included a strike. Other oddities involved pitch-clock violations affecting game outcomes, such as a batter receiving a strike during a standing ovation and a pitcher achieving a unique strikeout trifecta. These incidents highlight the unexpected consequences and adjustments players and fans have experienced with the new pace-of-play regulations.