Dodgers fans gave Cody Bellinger the worst pitch-clock violation of 2023.

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The pitch clock has been a resounding success through the first few weeks of the 2023 MLB regular season.

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With the new policy, MLB has achieved exactly what it set out to do: shorter game times and more action.

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But during the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers game on Friday,

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a fairly significant flaw in the system was found.

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Cody Bellinger's return to Los Angeles was highlighted by the game. Prior to signing with the Cubs in the offseason,

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Bellinger played his first six seasons of professional baseball with the Dodgers.

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With the Dodgers, he received MVP and Rookie of the Year awards. He also contributed to their 2020 World Series triumph.

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