A recent baseball game between Southeastern Conference foes was marred by controversy. Georgia Bulldogs pitcher Christian Mulachna’s performance in the bullpen and during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies surprised some.
A video posted on social media showed Mulachna crouched in the corner of the bullpen and fiddling with his glove during Saturday’s game. Aggies manager Jim Schlossnagle appeared to take issue with Mlaquna’s actions, believing that the pitcher may have used some kind of foreign substance on the ball, which would be a violation of the rules.
“It certainly looks that way,” Schlossnagle said in a text message to The Associated Press on Tuesday. “That’s part of the game…I wish I could have caught him.”
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Georgia baseball cap during the men’s college baseball game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Georgia Tech Yellowjackets at Coolray Field on March 3, 2024 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. (David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Mrakuna also appeared to be reaching for something unknown near or behind the pillar, even though his view was mostly obstructed.
He pitched two innings in Georgia’s 5-4 win over the top-ranked Aggies. Miracuna threw a total of 30 pitches in two innings, 23 of which were strikes. He also struck out six from batters he faced.
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When Mulachna took to the pitching mound, he was seen touching the thumb of his glove with his right hand.
Starting in 2021, Major League Baseball pitchers will be subject to drug testing by umpires. University baseball does not currently have this policy in place.
The big picture of SEC baseball. (Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Georgia did not reach out to Murachna for comment after the game, and he has not commented publicly on the matter after the game.
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Mulachna has appeared in 13 games for the Bulldogs this season. His win against Texas A&M on Saturday marked Georgia State’s 31st win of the season.
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