After months of waiting, America’s most awaited pastime is finally here. Although the regular season games are yet to start, spring training is providing enough entertainment for baseball fans. Last night, the Pittsburgh Pirates clashed against the Baltimore Orioles at LECOM Park. The game was about to end; the winner was already clear. But that’s when the climax ensued.
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Thanks to the players and their love for the game, the game went on for the whole nine innings. Aside from embracing the warm Florida and Arizona sun, all players stood through the bottom of the ninth inning on the diamond for their love of the game. The game was technically over before the bottom of the ninth, and umpires also left the field. However, both teams wanted to continue playing. And they did so without any umpire or pitch clock on the field. It was indeed a moment of pure love for baseball and entertainment, which left the fans craving for more moments like this.
Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates gave baseball fans a moment to remember
During spring training, every team starts with a clean slate with anticipation of the regular season. Therefore, the month-long preseason can become slightly dull if not for moments like this. But thanks to the ballplayers, it didn’t happen. Also, with almost a month left for the regular season to start, baseball fans have World Baseball Classic to keep them entertained.
Have a look at how the fans reacted to the Pirates’ and Orioles players’ love for the game, no matter the outcome of it.
You don't see that everyday. I mean wow, the Pirates won!
NBA players taking days off for “load management” MLB players putting in extra work in spring training for the fans. We are not the same
I think we should have more games with no umps
Coincidentally, it was the best officiated game in MLB history
Greatest thing to ever happen in spring training
Playing for the love of the game, like they’re kids again. Baseball at it’s absolute best.
Back to old times, great to see
Sandlot baseball, pretty cool
Now that's an idea that MLB should try!! Zero umps
Fans were left mesmerized, watching umpires walking out and players staying on the field to continue playing. After all, something like this does not happen every day in any game. It was indeed a beautiful thing to have a look at players playing the game in the old ways, the sandlot style.
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Did you also like this special moment at the Pirates and Orioles game? If so, would you want moments like this to occur more often? Let us know in the comments below!