An Astros pitcher accomplished something this week that hadn’t been done since 1892. Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville break down the historic feat, explain where Bumpus Jones fits into the story, and discuss what made it so remarkable with Sunday Night Baseball voice Jason Benetti. The guys also talk about Benetti’s chaotic travel schedule, how the ABS challenge system is changing the way he calls games, and the baseball cliché he can’t stand.
Rundown:
1:26 Joey Votto’s Visit to Starkville
4:40 The Miz Brings the Heat
8:13 Jason Benetti Joins the Show
9:19 Benetti’s Chaotic Travel Schedule
15:25 NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball Coverage
31:39 The ABS Challenge System
36:19 The Up-and-Down Detroit Tigers
38:31 Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch
41:40 Favorite (and Least Favorite) Cliché
44:46 Strange But True with Jason Benetti
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Jason Benetti
Producer: Jason Potere
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