Tulane Pitcher Accused of Using Pine Tar, a breakdown

MLB

What Happened

In a crucial matchup between Tulane University and Mississippi State University, Tulane pitcher Braden Ultoff is accused of using a foreign substance, potentially pine tar, on his glove to gain an unfair advantage. As Mississippi State trails by two runs late in the game, their head coach decides to have the umpires inspect Ultoff's glove, suspecting foul play. Ultoff has been dominant on the mound, baffling Mississippi State hitters with his movement and location. The coach believes Ultoff has been applying a sticky substance to his glove, allowing him to generate extra movement on his pitches. When the umpires approach the mound, Ultoff confidently hands over his glove and the baseball, daring them to find any evidence of tampering. The umpire performs a cursory inspection, briefly touching the back of the glove and lightly examining the ball before declaring that he sees no issues. This ruling infuriates the Mississippi State dugout, who believe the umpire did not thoroughly investigate the specific areas they had indicated. Tulane's dugout, on the other hand, erupts in celebration, praising Ultoff's dominant performance and his defiant response to the accusation. Ultoff later comments, "That being checked has never happened to me. I've never been one to use any pine tar or any other substance. The umpire said we gotta check your glove and I loved it. It fired me up even more and it fired up our dugout. I took it as a compliment that they thought I was cheating." Despite the controversy, Ultoff maintains his focus and gets the final out of the eighth inning, preserving Tulane's lead. His overpowering stuff and unfazed attitude have clearly rattled the Mississippi State players and coaches, who feel they were denied a fair opportunity to disrupt Ultoff's rhythm. As the game reaches its climax, the crowd is intensely engaged, with both teams passionately defending their sides of the debate surrounding Ultoff's alleged use of a foreign substance. The outcome of this pivotal matchup hangs in the balance, with the stakes heightened by the unfolding drama on the mound.

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mississippi state's down by two and

their coach sends the umpires to the

mound to check on braden ultoff's glove

because they think something fishy is

going on he goes here you go