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Orioles Pitcher Throws to Uncovered Base – Balk

Topics: Balk, Latest News, Pitcher, Pitcher Pick-offs, Uncategorized

Gausman Called For Balk By rule, the pitcher is charged with a balk while in contact with the rubber when he throws to the first baseman or third baseman who is either in front of or behind the base and obviously not making an attempt to retire the runner at that base.  Several years ago…

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Controversial Balk Call, Braves vs Phillies

Topics: Balk, Latest News, Pitcher, Pitcher Pick-offs

Controversial Balk Call The Phils and Braves met in Philadelphia on April 22. In the top of the fourth inning, the Braves had Brandon Phillips on second base and two outs when Phils’ right-hander Jerad Eickhoff was called for a balk by umpire Tripp Gibson. After Phillips broke for third base, Eickhoff, a right-hander, made…

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