If Greg Maddux can throw a complete game in 1 hour and 46 minutes, that would mean that after a pitch, he didn't wait around for the oppo to even have a chance to steal pitches. So what is the problem today? I'll bet credits to navy beans, it has to do with sponsors and their dollars. The longer the game, the more their money is put to good use. More time for commercials. It always comes down to money.