MLB Twitter reacts to pitch clock ending game between Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves: "This is so pathetic. Not baseball," "What a farce"

MLB probably didn't consider this when they thought about enforcing the pitch clock rule this season. On the day Spring Training games start for most teams, one game ended with a pitch clock violation.

It happened during Saturday's matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves. The bases were loaded with two outs and tied in the bottom ninth when Cal Conley stepped into the box (kind of). He worked the count full and was called for a pitch clock violation for not being ready, which ended the game.

This is the epitome of the rules falling flat. While it is Spring Training and ties are a regular part of it, a game cannot end like this. This is the last thing fans want to see.

This has already happened in a game that matters. Louisiana State University beat Kansas State University on Friday night, with the game ending on a pitch clock violation.

Here's how fans reacted to the disappointing end to the game:

MLB fans are tired of seeing their favorite sport change the rules to accommodate new fans. They think these changes are ruining the game that they know and love. It's not just baseball, either. Other sports have been adamant about trying new things to reach new fans.

One thing all fans can agree on is that baseball games cannot end in a pitch clock violation.

It's going to take a bit for MLB players to get used to these new rules

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It will likely take the majority of Spring Training for players, coaches, and umpires to get used to the new rules. Fans will probably see a ton of pitch clock violations both by the pitcher and batter. It's tough to spend your whole life playing the game a certain way and changing when you reach the highest level.

These rules were implemented to speed up the game and make it more entertaining and safer. While it makes baseball look slightly different, it's still the same sport. Once everyone gets used to these new rules, most MLB fans won't notice they were put in place.