It is unwritten

The Washington Nationals were getting blasted by the Florida Marlins Wednesday night 14-3, but then the fireworks finally started. Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan stole first base and then stole second base after he was hit by a pitch. Apparently there's an unwritten rule in baseball that says once your team gets down by 11 runs in the fourth inning you're not allowed to make a comeback and put forth effort to win the game.

Morgan was criticized for stealing two bases being called "selfish" and accused of "padding his stats." When Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad attempted to throw the ball at Morgan's face the next time Morgan was at the plate the greatest fight in Major League Baseball history broke out. Both teams came out onto the field and punches were thrown. All of this was over an unwritten rule in baseball that says when you're down by a lot of runs you shouldn't attempt to steal a base. It's considered "unsportsmanlike."

This is absolutely ridiculous. I love baseball and to now think that professional baseball players actually think this way doesn't give me hope when my team falls behind. If my team gives up five runs in the first inning am I supposed to just go home? Baseball is proving its the least progressive sport in the United States, and something needs to be done about it. Commissioner Bud Selig is the worst commissioner in all of professional sports. He needs to be removed from his position so baseball doesn't go quietly into the night as the most hated sport in America.