SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 06: Tyler Clippard #36 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants during Game Three of the National League Division Series at AT&T Park on October 6, 2014 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
Nationals pitcher and Tampa native Tyler Clippard joined The Booger and Ryan Show to discuss James Shields’ Game 1 start and the inconsistent strike zone he was given.
Clippard said he would have a tough time with balls and strikes being called by anyone or anything other than an umpire. Clippard said it takes away from the purity of the game.
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The problem Clippard said is where it becomes inconsistent. He doesn’t mind umpires having different strike zones as long as they are consistent through the game.