Ball or strike? Why the count may change what a baseball umpire sees

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What happened

In baseball, a borderline pitch is more likely to be called a strike when the batter has three balls and no strikes than when the count is no balls and two strikes.

The official strike zone hasn't changed.

The umpire's judgment has.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:40:10 UTC.

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