This is not the intent of the pitch clock. In fact, it's a shining example for umpires of how not to implement it.

The Chicago Cubs will be without Pete Crow-Armstrong for their showdown with the Kansas City Royals after the All-Star ...

Royals second. Maikel Garcia lines out to deep center field to Seiya Suzuki. Salvador Perez flies out to deep right field to Kyle Tucker. Jac Caglianone homers to center field. Nick Loftin ...

Salvador Perez homered twice and drove in four runs, Jac Caglianone and John Rave added solo shots and the Kansas City Royals ...