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MLB average game time up nearly 4 minutes to 2:42, partly because of robot umpires

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The average time for a nine-inning MLB game has increased by nearly four minutes to 2 hours and 42 minutes, partially attributed to the use of robot umpires.

The average time for a nine-inning Major League Baseball game has increased by nearly four minutes this season, reaching 2 hours and 42 minutes

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