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MLB batting average up 16 points, game time down 31 minutes

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Major League Baseball's new rules designed to speed pace of play are working. Batting average is up 16 points, stolen bases have spiked 30%. Average game time is down 31 minutes, on track to be the sport's lowest since 1984. Limits on infield shifts, a pitch clock and larger bases were implemented on opening day.

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Associated Press News

MLB batting average up 16 points, game time down 31 minutes

The major league batting average rose 16 points to .249 over the first 1 1/2 weeks of this season with new shift limits in place, while game time dropped 31

5 months ago·United States

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MLB batting average up 16 points, game time down 31 minutes

The major league batting average rose 16 points to

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Winnipeg Free Press

MLB batting average up 16 points, game time down 31 minutes

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s new rules designed to speed pace of play and encourage more action seem to be working through the first 1 1/2 weeks of […]

5 months ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Sportsnet

MLB batting average up 16 points, game time down 31 minutes in early season returns

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s new rules designed to speed pace of play and encourage more action seem to be working through the first 1 1/2 weeks of the season. Batting average is up 16 points, stolen bases have spiked 30% and the average game time is down 31 minutes, on track to be the sport’s lowest since 1984. Limits on infield shifts, a pitch clock and larger bases were all implemented on opening day after testing in the minors and…

5 months ago·Canada

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MLB batting average up, game time down 31 minutes

Major League Baseball's new rules used to speed pace of play and encourage more action seem to be working through the first 1 1/2 weeks of the season.

5 months ago·Stamford, United States

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