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Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam and drove in five runs in the second inning, becoming the first player in World Baseball Classic history with five RBIs in a single inning, as Japan mercy-ruled Chinese Taipei 13-0 in seven innings; Yoshinobu Yamamoto started but was briefly effective only through 2.2 innings, and Japan moves on to face South Korea next.
A 12-year-old Little League player in New Jersey, Marco Rocco, returned to play after a court overturned his suspension for flipping his bat, but his team was mercy-ruled in a 10-0 loss during the state tournament.
After suffering a record-breaking 16-1 loss in their season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Colorado Rockies are facing calls from fans for a "mercy rule" to be implemented specifically for their team. Social media users have been vocal about their frustration, with some even suggesting that the team's ownership should be forfeited and the franchise put up for auction. Despite the dismal start, there is still hope for the Rockies to turn their season around with 161 games remaining.
After suffering a record-breaking 16-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in their season opener, Colorado Rockies fans are calling for a mercy rule in Major League Baseball, specifically for their team. Social media users have coined the term "Rockies rule" and are urging for team ownership to be forfeited and the franchise put up for auction if certain conditions are met. The loss broke franchise and league records, prompting frustration and calls for change among fans, with some even using the hashtag #SellTheTeamDick in reference to Rockies owner and CEO Dick Monfort. Despite the disappointing start, there is still hope for the Rockies to turn their season around with 161 games remaining.