All articles tagged with #intentional walk
The article argues that MLB should abolish the intentional walk, citing its lack of fairness and entertainment value, especially highlighted during Shohei Ohtani's recent World Series at-bats, where strategic walks overshadowed the game itself.
The Toronto Blue Jays have decided not to pitch to Shohei Ohtani for the rest of the World Series after his outstanding performance in Game 3, where they intentionally walked him multiple times to neutralize his impact. Despite this, Ohtani's presence remains influential as he is set to make his pitching debut in Game 4, highlighting the strategic battle between teams to contain baseball's top star.
James Wood, a young Washington Nationals player, experienced a rare and notable game where he was intentionally walked four times in a single game, highlighting the high level of fear opponents have of his talent, reminiscent of Barry Bonds' dominance in 2004.
The article criticizes recent changes in Major League Baseball, such as the ability to declare intentional walks and the introduction of a 'ghost runner' to expedite extra-inning games. The author laments these modifications, viewing them as detrimental to the traditional aspects of the sport.
Max Muncy's red-hot performance against the San Francisco Giants has left fans questioning why the Giants didn't intentionally walk him. Muncy became the first player in MLB history to hit at least four homers and drive in 11-plus runs in a three-game series despite not starting all three games. Giants manager Gabe Kapler said the staff has "no hard and fast rules" about when to issue a free pass. The Giants don't face the Dodgers again for a couple of months and don't host them until the final weekend of the regular season.