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Originally Posted by pilight
The longer games aren't caused by more offense. We haven't gotten any more offense. MLB average last year was 4.53 runs per game, exactly the same as it was in 1961. Every season of the 1930's had a higher scoring average. The games weren't going three hours each back then. The longer games are caused by micromanagement and excessive pitching changes.
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Strikeouts take 3-6 pitches. Multiply this by 25 times a game.