MLB Twitter fans left disappointed as KSU-LSU matchup is decided by pitch clock violation

Major League Baseball (MLB) fans on Twitter were left disappointed after a pitch clock violation decided a recent NCAA Division I college game between Kennesaw State University (KSU) and Louisiana State University (LSU). The new pitch clock rules were implemented this year to speed up the game and make it more exciting for fans, but many fans on Twitter feel that the rules are ruining the game they love.Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaThe final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_67838The final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_ https://t.co/W1iKyej264The pitch clock is a timer that starts counting down when the pitcher receives the ball from the catcher. The pitcher must deliver the pitch before the timer reaches zero. If the pitcher fails to do so, the ball is called, and the batter is awarded first base. If the batter is not in the box by the eight-second mark, he receives a strike.In the KSU-LSU game, a pitch clock violation occurred in the ninth inning when the Owls batter failed to get in position by the eight-second mark. That resulted in a strike, and the game was awarded to the LSU Tigers.Baseball fans on Twitter were quick to voice their frustration at the new rules, with many calling it the worst rule change in the history of the sport. Some fans feel that the new rules are making the game less enjoyable to watch and are taking away from the skill and strategy of the game.One fan tweeted: &quot;This is the dumbest thing I have ever seen.&quot; Another wrote: &quot;This isn’t baseball.&quot;Here are some of the other reactions:Nature's Magic@Natures_Guru613I was at this game and we were all confused as to what happened. I hope they don't make this call in a close game. twitter.com/JomboyMedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaThe final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_142The final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_ https://t.co/W1iKyej264I was at this game and we were all confused as to what happened. I hope they don't make this call in a close game. twitter.com/JomboyMedia/st…Donny Salami@DonovanJones321Why add a shot clock for the batter just let him pitch with no one in the box. Woulda been a better than this twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaThe final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_142The final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_ https://t.co/W1iKyej264Why add a shot clock for the batter just let him pitch with no one in the box. Woulda been a better than this twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Ben Diesel@BenDiesel24I don’t like it in general, but the stupid clock needs to be banned in the 8th/9th innings twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaThe final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_142The final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_ https://t.co/W1iKyej264I don’t like it in general, but the stupid clock needs to be banned in the 8th/9th innings twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jay DiStefano@jaydistefanoThis is the dumbest thing I have ever seen twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaThe final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_142The final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_ https://t.co/W1iKyej264This is the dumbest thing I have ever seen twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Randy Minton@JRMintzyThis isn’t baseball. twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaThe final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_67842The final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_ https://t.co/W1iKyej264This isn’t baseball. twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Ray@rcsmith79Exactly what we need. Another way for umps to interject themselves into a game. I’d rather watch the batter stand there for 20 minutes than a game end this way. twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaThe final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_642The final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_ https://t.co/W1iKyej264Exactly what we need. Another way for umps to interject themselves into a game. I’d rather watch the batter stand there for 20 minutes than a game end this way. twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Marlboro Jesus RBW@iHitSplitsThis is terrible man twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaThe final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_6781The final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_ https://t.co/W1iKyej264This is terrible man twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…The Red Jacket Club@Red_JacketClubThis is the worst #stlcards #mlb twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaThe final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_67838The final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_ https://t.co/W1iKyej264This is the worst #stlcards #mlb twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Kershiser@Kershiser77Yeahhh, that’s a shitty way to end the game.The pitch clock is here to stay, but I’d at least like to see it modified to not be in the 9th inning + twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaThe final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_442The final out between KSU and LSU came on a clock violation by the batter @FarmToFame_ https://t.co/W1iKyej264Yeahhh, that’s a shitty way to end the game.The pitch clock is here to stay, but I’d at least like to see it modified to not be in the 9th inning + twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Will new pitch clock rules improve game experience for players and fans?Despite the backlash from fans, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has defended the new rules, saying that they are necessary to keep the game exciting and relevant to younger fans. Manfred also said that the new rules are necessary to combat the trend of longer games, which has been a problem for the league recently. The new changes have already been implemented in the major league spring training game between the Padres and the Mariners.However, it remains to be seen whether the new pitch clock rules will have the desired effect on the game. While they may make games slightly shorter, they may also take away from the strategy and mental aspect of the game, making it less enjoyable for fans. It's clear from the backlash on Twitter that many fans feel that the new rules are not worth the trade-off and that the fundamental nature of the game should not be changed in such a significant way.

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