Umpires Don’t Allow Dodgers to Use Position Player as Pitcher in Ninth Inning - Sports Illustrated

Dave Roberts tried to avoid using a reliever despite down one less run than the rule allows.

Down five in the ninth inning to the Mets, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t want to waste any more of his relievers, so he sent outfielder Zach McKinstry in to pitch. However, that is not allowed.… [+1152 chars]

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