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f games by implementing a 20-second pitch clock for 2019 spring training games.The announcement came on Friday Jonathan Lucroy Jersey , per Baseball America, and signals the latest effort to quicken baseball's pace of play.Kyle Glaser KyleAGlaserHere is MLBs release on the implementation of a 20-second pitch clock for spring training games qYHhul1JNfKyle Glaser of Baseball America reported specifics on how the 20-second timer will be used in spring training. The timer will begin after the first pitch of each individual at-bat and will reset after a pickoff play, wild pitch or passed ball as soon as the pitcher has the baseball back in his hand on the mound.Additionally, the timer will be turned off on a pitch following a foul or dead ball as well as after a mound visit.The 20-second pitch clock is the latest on a growing list of rules the league is introducing to maximize action and minimize dead time.Rule 5.07(c) in the2018 MLB official rulebook, for example, states that a pitcher must deliver a pitch within 12 seconds after receiving the ball while the bases are empty.In fact, the MLB released an entirepace of play initiativespackage ahead of the 2018 season addressing mound visits, time between innings, timing of pitcher changes and instant replay.In 2017, the league introducedno-pitch intentional walksand astricter ruleregarding a batter stepping out of the box.It seems the MLB is testing the 20-second pitch clock in spring training before bringing it into the regular season and postseason. Perhaps one factor the league is considering, or wary of http://www.rockiesfanproshop.com/authentic-chad-bettis-jersey , is having to choose between pace of play and quality of play. LOS ANGELES (AP) r12; Jacob deGrom turned in another stellar no-decision for the Mets. Broke a couple of records, too. Yet still not a victory that might boost his NL Cy Young Award candidacy.And donr17;t think his teammates arenr17;t feeling a little guilty. Pinch-hitter Brandon Nimmo slugged a go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth inning, rallying New York past the Dodgers 4-2 on Monday night to snap a 12-game skid against Los Angeles.DeGrom pitched six innings of one-run ball and drove in the tying run for the Mets, but didnr17;t factor into the decision. Her17;s 8-8 this season despite a 1.68 ERA.DeGrom has held opponents to three runs or fewer in 25 consecutive starts, the longest single-season streak in the majors since 1913, breaking a tie with Mets star Dwight Gooden (1985).r0;He went out there and pitched another gem,r1; Nimmo said. r0;It is what we come to expect from Jake every time, it is almost not fair. We expect him to go out there and pitch seven innings and give up zero or one run every time. For him to keep doing that and then not get these Wr17;s is unfortunate.r1;The loss ended the Dodgersr17; three-game winning streak and dropped them out of first in the NL West. They trail Colorado by a half-game.r0;Everybody knew from the beginning it was going to be a battle,r1; Dodgers center fielder Alex Verdugo said. r0;DeGrom was on today like he has been all season.r1;Jay Bruce opened the ninth with a double off Kenta Maeda (8-9) and was sacrificed to third by Kevin Plawecki. Maeda hit Jeff McNeil with a pitch before Nimmor17;s second career pinch-hit homer on an 0-2 pitch went over the right-field wall.The Dodgers briefly threatened in the ninth. Newly called up Verdugo singled leading off and Cody Bellinger followed with a single that hit chalk on first-base line while eluding the glove of Wilmer Flores. Initially, it was ruled foul DJ LeMahieu Jersey , but the call was overturned upon video review. Verdugo went to third and Bellinger stayed at first. Yasmani Grandalr17;s sacrifice fly got the Dodgers to 4-2. Matt Kemp followed as a pinch-hitter but grounded into a game-ending double play after providing game-ending hits in the ninth the previous two days.The Mets hadnr17;t beaten the Dodgers since May 27, 2016, New Yorkr17;s longest losing stretch against them in team history. David Wright homered in that game and hasnr17;t played for the Mets since.Drew Smith (1-0) got the win with one inning of relief. Robert Gsellman worked the ninth for his 10th save.The Dodgers have scored three runs or fewer in their last six games.Justin Turner went deep in the first to put the Dodgers up 1-0, just the ninth homer off deGrom this season.DeGrom allowed two hits. He struck out six r12; snapping a run of six straight starts with at least nine r12; and walked one. His 20 straight quality starts are the longest active streak in the majors and the longest in franchise history.r0;I honestly have not been looking at stuff like that, just trying to get ready for my next start,r1; he said about his two records. r0;I am out there trying to put this team in a position to win. I donr17;t like giving up runs.r1;As if his pitching isnr17;t enough, deGrom is contributing on offense, too. He was 2 for 2, and his two-out RBI single in the fifth drove in the Metsr17; first run in his second straight multihit game.r0;Just trying to do my part anyway I can,r1; he said.The Dodgers ran up deGromr17;s pitch count in the sixth when he needed 34 pitches against the heart of their order. After deGrom struck out Joc Pederson, Turner worked a 12-pitch at-bat into putting the go-ahead run at first on an error by shortstop Amed Rosario. DeGrom struck out Manny Machado on seven pitches and Max Muncy grounded out to second to end deGromr17;s outing.r0;He has been the best pitcher in all of baseball http://www.rockiesfanproshop.com/authentic-chad-bettis-jersey ,r1; Mets manager Mickey Callaway said. r0;He doesnr17;t pitch for himself, he pitches for the team and that is why he has been able to do what he has been able to do.r1;With Seth Lugo pitching in the seventh, the Dodgers had runners at the corners with one out. Verdugo doubled leading off and Bellinger followed with a single to set up Yasiel Puig. But he grounded into an inning-ending double play.Los Angeles had runners at second and third with two outs in the eighth when Enrique Hernandez flied out to center.Dodgers starter Alex Wood gave up one run and five hits in five innings. He struck out three and walked two.TRAINERr17;S ROOMMets: C Devin Mesoraco singled in the fifth and then left the game after sustaining neck and back stiffness on his swing. Her17;s day-to-day. r30; INF David Wright, trying to come back after surgeries on his neck, right shoulder and back in addition to chronic spinal stenosis, will continue taking ground balls and hit in the cage. Without more minor league games for him to play in, manager Mickey Callaway says the team will need to get creative in offering Wright game-like situations. Callaway was non-committal about the possibility of Wright being activated during the next homestand, saying he will be re-evaluated on a daily basis.Dodgers: Theyr17;re evaluating whether closer Kenley Jansen will make the trip to Colorado on Friday. He experienced an irregular heartbeat and went on the 10-day DL during his last visit. If doctors say the high altitude could affect him, he would likely stay back. r30; RHP Walker Buehler, who experienced muscle spasms in his left foot during Sundayr17;s start, had precautionary X-rays that were negative. He expects to make his next start.WINLESS VS LADeGrom has yet to beat the Dodgers in eight career starts. Her17;s 0-4 with a 3.20 ERA and has held their hitters to a .190 average Todd Helton Jersey , while striking out 50 and walking 17.UP NEXTLHP Jason Vargas (5-8, 6.56 ERA) starts for the Mets on Tuesday. His three-game winning streak is his longest since taking four in a row last September. He recently notched his 1,000th career strikeout. LHP Rich Hill (6-5, 3.59) goes for the Dodgers. In five starts against New York, he is 1-2 with a 7.66 ERA, averaging 11.28 strikeouts per nine innings.
