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Originally Posted by Tron_fdc
So do batters intentionally foul pitches? Why?
So much about the game I'm trying to learn.
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It makes the pitcher throw more pitches.
That may not matter a whole lot early in the game but even then it can shorten the time the starter stays in.
However, closers/releivers are much more used to staying within a pitch limit and when you make them throw 7 or 8 pitches in an at bat, it really starts to drain the arm which often leads to mistakes. Mistake pitches are what the Jays, and all teams really, rely on for the long ball.
Baseball is so full of those kind of nuances, which is why it's such a great playoff sport. Every pitch can matter and moreso as you get into the later innings.