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ABS Strike: Pirates' Gonzales Learns Challenge Rule
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In a recent Pirates-Cubs game, Nick Gonzales faced a crucial moment with a 0-2 count. Chicagos Caleb Thielbar threw a 94 mph fastball, which umpire Roberto Ortiz called a strike. Gonzales attempted to challenge, but the umpire ignored it, and the automated ball-strike system confirmed the pitch was a ball. This incident highlights the finality of challenges in the automated ball-strike system, with players and teams learning to adapt as the season progresses.
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