OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 02: Myles Straw #26 of the Houston Astros dives into home plate to score a run against the Oakland Athletics during the twelfth inning at the Oakland Coliseum on June 2, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-4 in 12 innings. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
How might the Houston Astros navigate the new extra inning baserunner rule?
Say what you want about this 60-game season we’re about to embark on, but it’s not going to be boring. Schedules are different, NL teams will be utilizing the DH, and a minor league rule about extra innings gets a temporary stay with the big boys.