In an exclusive interview with Dan McLaughlin (the first part of which we’re running this morning), the pair discuss a number of heavy topics, but Dan also got the justice to weigh in on the new baseball rules. And Alito went 3-3. That is, he opposed the grotesque rule that puts a “ghost runner” on second base during regular season extra inning games, while supporting the more sensible changes — the pitch clock and the ability to review balls and strikes.

Here is their exchange:

NR: Have the game’s rules changed too........

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