Alright, so the other day I was playing MLB The Show 24, and things got pretty heated.
It all started when I encountered a close call during the game.
I was in a tight match, and there was this super close play at first base. I mean, it was down to the wire, looked like it could have gone either way. Naturally, I thought, “I gotta challenge this.” So, I paused the game right after the play. It’s pretty straightforward—you just hit the pause button. Once the game was paused, I went into the menu and found the option that said “Challenge Play”. I clicked on that, and it gave me a list of different types of calls you can challenge, things like home run calls, tag plays, fair or foul balls, all that stuff. I picked the one that matched what just happened on the field.
But here’s the kicker: you gotta be quick about it. Turns out, when you want to challenge a call, you have to signal to the umpires right away. I learned that managers in real life will hold their hands up immediately after a play to let the umpires know they’re thinking about a challenge. Then, the umpire starts a 15-second timer, so you don’t have all day to decide. I made sure to act fast in the game to mimic this.
I remember reading somewhere that there are rules about how players and coaches can’t just run onto the field to argue calls, especially about balls and strikes. They’ll get warned if they start heading toward the plate to protest. I didn’t have to worry about that in the game, thankfully, but it’s interesting how they try to keep it realistic.
After I initiated the challenge, the game showed a replay, and you could see the play from different angles. It’s pretty cool how detailed it is. I watched it a couple of times, and it was still tough to tell, but I felt pretty good about my chances.
- First, I paused the game right after the close play happened.
- Then, I navigated to the “Challenge Play” option in the menu.
- Next, I selected the specific type of call I wanted to challenge.
- I made sure to do all of this quickly because of the 15-second timer.
- Finally, I watched the replay to see if my challenge would be successful.
In the end, the call on the field stood, which was a bit of a bummer. But it was still cool to go through the process and see how it all works. It’s just like what they do in real MLB games, and it adds a whole extra layer of strategy and excitement to playing MLB The Show 24. So, even though I didn’t win that particular challenge, it was a fun experience. And hey, there’s always next time, right?
How to Realize
So, if you ever find yourself in a similar situation while playing MLB The Show 24, just remember these steps:
- Pause the game immediately after a close call.
- Go to the “Challenge Play” option in the menu.
- Select the specific call you want to review.
- Act within the 15-second window.
Following these steps, you’ll be able to challenge calls just like a real manager. It’s a neat feature that makes the game even more engaging. Keep playing, keep challenging, and most importantly, have fun!
