The 2023 MLB season saw a significant decrease in pitch clock violations, dropping from 1,048 in its inaugural year to 602. Houston led the league with 35 violations, while Kyle Finnegan of Washington topped individual counts with 11.

Other teams with high violations included Washington, Arizona, and the Los Angeles Angels. Notably, the number of defensive shift violations also fell dramatically, with only two recorded this year.

The Chicago Cubs are on the brink of concluding their 2024 season, needing just one more win after a narrow 1-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Veteran pitcher Kyle Hendricks, despite a challenging season, has shown improvement in September, boasting a 3.92 ERA over his last four starts.

On the opposing side, rookie Rhett Lowder has impressed with a stellar 1.40 ERA since his debut, helping the Reds remain competitive. Both teams are set for an exciting matchup as they finalize their seasons.

In a thrilling game, Sean Murphy's ground ball scored Eli White in the 11th inning, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. This win marks their 12th extra-inning victory, tying them for the wild card spot in the National League.

Chris Sale shone on the mound for the Braves, pitching six shutout innings. The Blue Jays had taken the lead in the 11th before Atlanta's rally sealed the game.

Other noteworthy performances came from pitchers like Edward Cabrera, who helped the Miami Marlins dominate the Philadelphia Phillies 10-1, and Michael Wacha, who led the Kansas City Royals to a series sweep over the Minnesota Twins.

José Iglesias made a crucial contribution by breaking up a no-hitter against Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jakob Junis, with a double in the fifth inning. The New York Mets clinched a 4-0 victory, highlighted by Harrison Bader's home run and strong performances from several players.

Starting pitcher José Quintana delivered an impressive outing, shutting out the Reds over 6 2/3 innings. The Mets extended their winning streak to nine games, showcasing resilience and effective pitching.

The Cincinnati Reds secured a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers in 11 innings, highlighted by Santiago Espinal's infield single that brought Rece Hinds home.

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