Jet Lag
Jet Lag at the Plate
West-to-east travel costs MLB teams measurable offensive production. Body clocks set to Pacific time face 7 PM first pitches that feel like 4 PM, and some teams pay a much heavier price than others.
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West-to-east travel costs MLB teams measurable offensive production. Body clocks set to Pacific time face 7 PM first pitches that feel like 4 PM, and some teams pay a much heavier price than others.
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