As a passionate fan of the Miami Marlins, I am deeply concerned about the unfair treatment my team has been subjected to during the 2023 MLB playoff race. It is disheartening to witness multiple parties manipulating outcomes and seeding, which undermines the integrity of our beloved sport.

On September 28th, 2023, during a crucial game between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins, it became evident that tactics were employed by the Mets that were palpably designed to delay or shorten the game. This blatant violation of MLB rules demands immediate action from you, Major League Baseball.

According to Rule (a)(2) in your own rulebook, a game may be forfeited when a team employs tactics palpably designed to delay or shorten the game. The Mets' actions on September 28th clearly fall under this category. By intentionally slowing down play and disrupting momentum through various means such as excessive mound visits or extended breaks between pitches, they manipulated not only their own performance but also affected our chances in this crucial match.

Furthermore, Rule (c) states that if a game is suspended and there is intentional or willful disregard for preparing the field for resumption of play according to umpire instructions given to groundskeepers; it shall result in forfeiture for visiting teams. While this specific rule may not apply directly to our case since no suspension occurred during this particular game against the Mets on September 28th; it highlights how seriously MLB takes intentional manipulation within games.

To support my claim further with relevant facts and statistics:

1. The average time per inning for both teams was significantly higher than usual during this particular match.
- Source: Official box score records from MLB

2. Numerous instances of excessive mound visits by Mets pitchers disrupted gameplay flow.
- Source: Video footage and eyewitness accounts

3. Extended breaks between pitches by Mets pitchers were observed, intentionally slowing down the game.
- Source: Video footage and eyewitness accounts

These actions not only violated MLB rules but also had a direct impact on the outcome of the game, potentially altering the playoff race and seeding.

Therefore, I urge Major League Baseball to enforce its own rules and make a statement against such manipulation by demanding that the New York Mets forfeit their September 28th game against the Miami Marlins. By doing so, you will send a powerful message that fairness and integrity are paramount in our beloved sport.

Let us stand together as fans who believe in fair competition and demand justice for our team. Sign this petition to show your support for upholding MLB rules and ensuring fairness in the playoff race!

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