Mariners Astros Benches Clear (Tamely) After Pitcher and Batter Try For Pitch Clock Advantage

[@meh_cromancer]

Nobody is commenting on how beautiful that sinker was before time was called.

[@dalethelander3781]

It was a sweet pitch.

[@Claylaf]

It was nice!

[@jmcfarlandjr]

It was. I felt the breeze at my house.

[@glaefke17]

The Astros are A Rod.

[@cgk1276]

Honestly we need a rule to stop the bullpen from coming out because that shit is such a waste of time and completely unnecessary.

[@nonsensesports1]

Yeah announcers were talking shit about that. It was pretty good.

[@Yumi_Jay]

Single file line like it's a fire drill in school.

[@tim12chang]

They should've just gone right to each other's bullpens and have it there, like the two goalies fighting each other in NHL games.

[@robpierce4712]

At the very least, if they're going to be allowed out there, give them 5 minutes for warmup jawing and punches

[@jayminbernhardt4952]

Lol it was completely unnecessary in this instance for sure but damn was it funny

[@mattdaugherty7865]

It's amazing how the "pitch clock" is speeding up the game!

[@tygrahof9268]

It is distracting players FROM their game.

[@jonlanier_]

And.... we are speeding up play. LOL

[@ScallopHolden]

There is no question it has sped up gameplay

[@cizzymac]

Unironically yes. There were bench clearing arguments before this year, believe it or not.

[@cygnus_XI]

@@cizzymac You’re missing his joke, he’s just poking fun at players trying to abuse the clocks.

[@tygrahof9268]

Not with half assed time calls that look like this

[@goobah1007]

Guys coming out of the bullpen and the dugout for a fight should be equivalent to a player in the NBA stepping from the bench to the court

[@nictartaglino5622]

Hell no

[@Drummafolife]

I agree, and I love baseball fights

[@joelbeske1504]

A passive, aggressive bench clearing.

[@crookeddonald4761]

The bullpen running in is ALWAYS the stupidest part!

[@stevelucero9047]

MLB: _"lets speed up the game by implementing a pitch clock"_ MLB Players: _"lets slow down the game by implementing a pitch clock"_

[@IanV10]

I seriously don’t get why the bullpens have to come ALL THE WAY out from the outfield to join in a group, just to have to go back, looks like a damn school fire drill

[@jor_r8769]

Thank god we saved those extra twenty minutes so I can waste it watching pitch clock youtube clips.

[@cizzymac]

The home plate umpire failed to enforce the Scherzer rule. That's what set this whole thing off in the first place.

[@babababad]

Cuzzi was also inconsistent calling balks in this game. He's been worse since his old crew chief Hallion retired.

[@cagedtigersteve]

I’m glad the bullpen got their laps in

[@DougHanson2769]

My god. The Astros could ruin a wedding.

[@TyrannoJoris_Rex]

Who’s the Australian or New Zealander (I can’t differentiate between the accents) announcer? I like it

[@DrPhilsStache]

It’s Ryan Rowland-Smith. He’s a former relief pitcher for the Mariners and D-Backs. He’s commentated in the WBC as well.

[@scotthulsey8763]

Funny how both bull pins come out and run all the way to infield grass when they could just turn and talk smack at the other bull pen.

[@andrewbowyer5043]

I can't tell if baseball is a real team sport or an overly sensitive sport, with all the players coming out for absolutely no reason, I get that they're sticking up for their guy but there was no danger whatsoever of it turning ugly

[@ScottRossProductions]

The whole world is becoming over sensitive pussies...

[@claycthesunburntband7750]

it's men acting like they're still in 6th grade.

[@gregengel1616]

A bench-clearing chat!

[@aaronmurray2945]

This pitch clock rule wouldn't have to have been implemented if guys would just get in the damn box, pitchers would stop all the ridiculous waste of time for getting set, and just play the damn game. This is why a lot of people don't like baseball because of antics that caused the pitch clock to come into affect. Guys like Nomar Garciappara wasted so much time because he had "his ritual" between every at bat. If you're that good, and you are, just get in the box, get set and hit the damn ball. smh

[@justinark9154]

This ain’t what this situation is about but feel free to whine as much as you like.

[@aaronmurray2945]

@@justinark9154 enlighten me what the situation is since they were both dealing with the pitch clock.

[@dalethelander3781]

And Mike "The Human Rain Delay" Hargrove.

[@Drummafolife]

Lol who pissed in your wheaties

[@blinkwire01]

Nobody wants to be that one guy who's still sitting on the bench.

[@cadaverdog1424]

Shouldn’t the batboys and ball girls strut out into the fake fray too?

[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

Benches clearing i baseball is the biggest waste of energy 95% of the time.

[@giodarikan3717]

Its always amazing to see how everyone comes out and theres always a good 5-7 players actually ready to swing but the rest 30+ players just hudle the fight area. I feel like in baseball they should let them square off for 30 secs. U got 30 sec to get one hit each lmaoo. Why not. They let hockey ppl fight for 2 mins.

[@stumpchump7014]

Baseball's "Bench Clearing" is the most childish thing in sports. Even the bullpen has to run across the field just to do what? Absolutely nothing.

[@MisterTwister88]

Just remember, this is speeding up the game

[@chucknorris5141]

Anyone who leaves the bullpen should get a 10 game suspension. This is some stupid shit. As a matter of fact, anyone who leaves the dugout should get 5 games. Let's do this like hockey. Let the 2 square off, third man in gets a suspension. (as I am aware there are others on the field so the hitting team is at a disadvantage)

[@danielhetue6968]

That’s another reason why it’s called division rivalry, MLB fans, since there’s so many aggressive words and benching clear beefs going on between both teams.

[@evs814]

Is one of the announcers brittish? Ive never seen that before lol. A British person announcing baseball

[@johnnysifuentes4188]

Those clowns are still hurt for what the Stros did to them last post season. lol Calm down Aquamen, before you get swept again!

[@dserrano822]

Who is max shuzer lol

[@joxyjoxyjoxy1]

We need ro amend the unwritten bench-clearing rule to exclude the bullpens.

[@leskobrandon3497]

It must be the mask that makes catchers some of the mouthiest players on the field . It must make them feel invincible

[@dalethelander3781]

Well...the catcher's gear is referred to as "the tools of ignorance."

[@larsonmarkov1699]

is that an australian annoumcer im hearing??

[@anthonyvespe581]

The batter is in the right here . He’s allowed to call timeout whenever he feels like it , Maldonado stirring the pot like he always does

[@justinark9154]

Yeah Maldo isn’t good enough to whine as much as he does. A regular Mad Bum behind the dish.

[@ThorGodofThunder420]

Not whenever he feels like it... once per at bat.

[@CorvetteAustin24]

Ump shouldn't be putting hands on players.

[@redbeardthecat6147]

​@Detroit Lion it's baseball. Nobody's knocking anybody out.

[@ThatSockmonkey]

Pfft. I hate Cuzzie as an umpire, but that wasn't "putting hands on" anyone, he separated two players in a heated situation. That's part of an umpires job. Stop being so wet.

[@chucknorris5141]

Yes they should. They are trying to deescalate the situation.

[@charlielopez127]

Let those pre madonna's go at it like hockey

[@joseguadarrama255]

everyones legs stretched?? ok, back to your spots. thank you gentlemen.

[@DerylEagle46]

This timed pitch count is for the birds. It does not speed up the game but makes people not want to watch baseball.

[@ChrisNH2FL]

This game today has completely lost all of its essence of what it used to be.

[@robpierce4712]

Hysterical that all of this time wasted (including...YAWN 😴the time it took for the bullpen to get into the fray) over a skirmish started due to a rule to shave a few seconds.

[@scottparsons2031]

Why is it legal for the home plate empire to assault the batter?

[@MrMryan81]

Phil Cuzzi crew causing problems yet again

[@AbruptandOffensive]

Phil Cuzzi has never made a single game he’s umped in better. He’s a bottom 5 ump and deserves nothing less than to be fired. He was in the middle of the Scherzer controversy. He’s just a genuinely terrible ump.

[@jeffcoat1959]

When did catchers start wearing hockey goalie masks?

[@carlj.2023]

If the benches clear someone better get knocked out. Clearing because of the catcher and batter yapping at each other is a joke

[@Rylitos]

These batters are the reason they got a pitch clock should just be a automatic strike.These young ball players think their entitled to taking all day to set up to strike out.

[@curranjohnson7489]

I will ALWAYS laugh at the dudes coming from the bullpen 400 feet away just to do nothing but stand around like they’re going to fight. And honestly everyone else for that matter. Y’all ain’t gonna do shit sit down

[@G19822]

Batters, you have been sitting on your ass half the game. When its your turn at bat…. Be ready. Its so simple!!

[@Drummafolife]

They're doing it on purpose to mess with the pitcher

[@buzzin9486]

Pitch clock worst decision

[@wxmyjnsn]

Any player who rushes on to the field should be suspended for the next game.

[@jasondousett3620]

Maldonado is a punk. Can’t hit his weight (although he’d be the batting champ if he was) - other than his defensive skills, he’s lucky to still be in the big leagues.

[@carlosmolina6415]

Everybody who jumps onto the field should be fined for that stupid crap. 😂

[@mightymouse]

we can stay here,,,,they talking it out

[@davidc3943]

This pitch clock bullshit is killing baseball….along with the blackouts!

[@emmahente5061]

the clock is causing more issues than solving them

[@mej7825]

Ohhh 😮

[@zachansen8293]

baseball needs a rule that if you come out of the dugout or leave your position that you're ejected and suspended a game.

[@rayrussell6258]

Get rid of the stupid clocks and timers. It is ruining the game, and actually causing more unnecessary "drama" like this. Rule change isn't making enough difference in length of game to keep it. Cut down on length of commercials instead.

[@halrho07]

who else thinks the pitch clock is obnoxious

[@pokemongo-up3rq]

Lawyerball

[@HandleThisSelection2]

MLB is desperate for attendance.

[@Drummafolife]

Not really, mlb has highest fan attendance of all major sports by far

[@HandleThisSelection2]

@@Drummafolife Tell that to all the empty seats on any given MLB game day.

[@kylesanders5999]

what do you know this crew having problems lol they are so bad.

[@lgood5122]

lmao. this can cause bench clear ha.

[@dwitt4574]

Bunch of rich guys posturing. No real need or passion to win because everyone already paid. Pro sports has got also boring.

[@NamesSimba]

Mariners are way too soft lol

[@kaelball5834]

Huh? If anything it’s the atros

[@FALCON21301]

Baseball fights are a joke, 40 guys on the field and not one punch is thrown! And the bullpens empty?? For what. Your not hockey players so stop wating everyones time and stay in the dug out for christ sake!

[@Mexicanmami1992]

Mariners just upset they Astros are better than them

[@nubopgritty634]

Pitch clock stinks , there’s no clock in baseball !

[@annettemalaski1967]

This needs to stop! Both players should recieve automatic ejections. The team that empties the bench first forfets the game. The managers should recieve a heavy fine for loosing control of the teams.

[@tim12chang]

How do you define "empty the bench first?" Does players in the bullpen walking slowly to the field count too? 😂

[@mrbrian12002]

Should we execute the GM of the team that shows more aggression?

[@BeefPapa]

Usually the hitting team empties the bench first, since the hitter is all alone on the field with 9 opponents. If you ban clearing the bench, you'll only get more batters hit, as there won't be anything to disincentivize pitchers from throwing at them. It would be open headhunting season.

[@jadamsfhuhs9]

What’s the punishment for incorrect spelling?

[@annettemalaski1967]

@@BeefPapa Then the pitcher's team empties the bench and stupidity prevails!

[@ajjohnstone7063]

Seen better fights at Nursing homes 😂😂😂

[@tygrahof9268]

All of the crap is caused by the new rules and time clock. We need to go back to normal baseball.

[@tygrahof9268]

@Brandon Lynch Perhaps pay them all less...

[@chrismedina4497]

What a bunch of babies! Oh like the NFL & NBA? HUH. NETFLIX is the way to go.

[@seanbrowning616]

Phil Cuzzi is a decent ump and he usually means business but MLB needs to get thier act together on what they want enforced players love trying to take advantage of the pitch clock

[@charlesmcclendon7004]

Just get in the box. Baseball players act so stupid with their hitting rituals.

[@SeahawksBamBamKam]

Seriously when do Baseball players actually fight? 🤐🤪 Almost Never it's always this look at me I'm gonna run out to the Mound and not do anything Dance.

[@bretstanley8931]

MLB is ridiculous.

[@cervezeros936]

This probably the most annoying thing of baseball

[@jjenes1]

it's baseball. Does anybody still give a rats ass? relegate it to the same channels that air hockey and the wnba

[@bigperm4119]

Who cares about the pitch clock. Nobody watches the game because these hitters are worthless. 3 outta 4 of every hitter has the worst type of approach I've ever seen. Javy Baez, Wisdom, Soler among many others.

[@bigperm4119]

Definitely add John Berti to this list

[@Andrew-ui1xr]

Maldonado and yadi Molina are all talk. Biggest bluffers in the game

[@rogueldr642smiythe9]

Still butt hurt over that sweep i see.

[@graveyard63]

So Astros were wrong like usual

[@Yumi_Jay]

Good thing Nonsense sports play the Mariners broadcast. Can't stand hearing the Astros broadcast saying the wrong thing.

[@AdrianRam107]

@@Yumi_Jay Astros broadcast is the best in the game 😂

[@AdrianRam107]

Weren’t wrong when they swept Seattle New York and beat Philly 😂

[@chuckwest7045]

Still bitter?

[@Sharks40895]

hella weak

[@peteyfiske9107]

Huge mistake making the pitch clock part of the game. Takeout the clock and give out penalties for delaying the game. I have seen Peewee and Little League players with far better sportsmanship.

[@Aquablecs]

Astros are involved in disorderly conduct? Surprise surprise 😂

[@chuckwest7045]

Still bitter?

[@Aquablecs]

@@chuckwest7045 still trying to start fights with strangers on the internet? 😂

[@chuckwest7045]

@@Aquablecs Seems to me that you're the one looking to argue.

[@Aquablecs]

@@chuckwest7045 nope, have a good day Chuck.

[@bobnewfart]

Scott Service living in seattle has made him a turd . lol

[@rexholes2987]

The bullpen though. It’s so stupid

[@cowboysupone]

Astrks baby I live in Seattle these mofos hate us Astros fans but they know better not to fuck with me I got that glicky on my hip

[@NicholleChristineEdwards]

Down. Down. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⚾️🇺🇸

[@Nicksryup]

Seattle soft! H TOWN STAND UP 🤟🏽

[@wannabewanderer3861]

Asinine