[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm

Good morning! This is gonna be a great day!

Despite the above, the Manfred runner is still great for the game (also great for the Royals, they wouldn't be in a position to clinch tonight without it).

Regular Season Nine-Inning @MLB Games of Three Hours and Thirty Minutes or Longer:

* 2021: 391
* 2022: 232
* 2023: 9
* 2024: 7 (through 9/26)

— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) September 27, 2024

The pitch clock also remains the best thing to happen to baseball ever.