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Hoffman’s disastrous ninth: Game speed spikes

In the ninth inning, Hoffman’s wild pitches and missed catches accelerated the game’s tempo, turning a tight contest into a chaotic finish.

Hoffman’s late‑inning missteps—wild pitches and a missed catch—spiked the pace of play, leaving the game open and unpredictable. The rapid tempo shifted momentum, highlighting the pitcher’s breakdown under pressure. afsport.lat