At least four teams have extended alcohol sales through the eighth inning this season in response to shorter games. MORE ⬇️
It also means a little less time for fans to enjoy a frosty adult beverage.
MLB games have been considerably shorter this season, largely thanks to a series of rule changes, particularly the new pitch clock. Through the first 1 1/2 weeks of the season, the average game time was down 31 minutes, on track to be the sport's lowest since 1984. Brewers President of business operations Rick Schlesinger confirmed to MLB.com that his team's move to extend alcohol sales through the eighth was an experiment.
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