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At least one team, the Baltimore Orioles, already sold alcohol through the eighth inning, or until 3 1/2 hours after first pitch, whichever came first.

Thanks to the pitch clock, the action is moving much faster at Major League Baseball games. It also means a little less time for fans to enjoy a frosty adult beverage.

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The introduction of the pitch clock has made MLB games shorter and more palatable, but has had an unexpected impact on concession sales.

Thanks to the pitch clock, the action is moving much faster at Major League Baseball games.

Thanks to the pitch clock, the action is moving much faster, and some teams are adjusting their concession strategies.

Shorter game times this season have spurred the Texas Rangers and other MLB teams to extend beer sales through the eighth inning.

“Since the games are shorter, you’ve got to adjust.”

To combat the time crunch of the pitch clock, at least four MLB teams have extended alcohol sales through the eighth inning this season.

Major League Baseball's new pitch clock has sped up the action on the field this season -- but it's also left fans with a shorter window for guzzling beer.