[Zen653]

Thursday night i got to see something happen that hadn't happened in a major league game in 18 years. Chris Resop of the Braves went from the mound to left field and then returned to the mound one out later. The last time that happened was on June 13, 1990 by Les Lancaster of the Cubs.

I love when arcane rules get utilized in a baseball game.

Frankly, I'm surprised that National League managers don't exploit this gimmick more often. If a righty, lefty and a righty are coming up to bat, and the odds strongly favor going with the lefthander to face the lefty batter, why use three pitchers when two will suffice? Stick the righthander at another position for an at-bat, and then send him back out after the lefthanded specialist faces the lefty.