GOODYEAR, Ariz. – The first game equipped with a pitch clock had the desired effect in the Cincinnati Reds’ Cactus League opener, but pitcher Buck Farmer and other players discovered some nuances that left them with questions.
During the fourth inning Saturday, Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio hit a ground ball to first base. Farmer covered the bag for the out, then tossed the ball around the infield. By the time the ball worked its way back to Farmer and he was on the mound, there were 12 seconds left on the pitch clock.
The problem?