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.240batting average, day game after a night game
Home hitters batted .240 in games that immediately followed a night game at the same park, versus .252 in every other home game with a recorded first pitch (z = -2.0). No real difference — the classic 'getaway day' hangover doesn't show up in the numbers. 29,381 at-bats · 1,081 games with known first pitch
Computed from game logs · first seen 2026-09-29, updated 2026-10-14
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