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3d ago

Suzuki Ruled Out on Pitch Clock Violation After Groin Hit, Royals Win 12–4

Umpires have declined to overturn the call, fueling discussion about adding an injury exception to the pitch clock rule.

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The Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki needed a moment to collect himself but he forgot to call for a timeout.
Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki hits a double against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium.
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Overview

  • Seiya Suzuki fouled a full-count pitch into his groin area and was unable to call for a timeout before the clock expired.
  • Umpire Clint Vondrak applied an automatic third strike under MLB’s pitch clock rule when Suzuki stepped away from the plate.
  • Cubs manager Craig Counsell entered the field to challenge the ruling but the umpire’s decision remained in place.
  • Kansas City rallied from a 4–1 deficit to score eight unanswered runs and secure a 12–4 victory over the Cubs.
  • Players and league officials are debating whether to introduce an injury-related timeout provision to the pitch clock regulation.