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Why is the spot on Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers' hand such a big deal in the World Series?
I'm new to baseball, and I'm having difficulty understanding why the spot on Kenny Rogers' hand in game 2 of the World Series has caused such a stir. What 'spot' could possibly give him such an unfair advantage that it would merit this kind of attention?
Well, first of all, any sort of minor problem will be elevated to a major one on such a big stage as the World Series. Second, it is against baseball rules for the pitcher to use any foreign substance (other than the rosin bag provided on the back of the mound) to aid in gripping the ball. The pitcher may not rub his hands on his clothes either. The spot could have been a pine tar of some kind, which, if he rubbed his fingers on it, would have given him an advantage in his grip, which would give him better control of his pitch and therefore an advantage over the opposing batters. In such cold, the umpires would allow blowing into the hands, something that is normally not allowed.
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