Those of us who attended last Friday’s Brewers/Astros game had a couple of interesting experiences. One, we found out it’s best to be prepared to scrape ice off your car after leaving Miller Park in April. Two, we got to see the consequences of MLB’s bona fide slide rule play out in real time.
It’s hard to complain about a call that goes your team’s way, but I can see how Astros fans and players might be less likely to embrace this change. Here’s how Astros ace Dallas Keuchel reacted to his team’s loss Friday:
Are we even playing baseball anymore?