Let's not be naive and think they didnt design it that way. Remember this is entertainment, just like the WWE. It isn't scripted, but they certainly reserve the right to sway the outcome if need be.
I particularly enjoy when people call up wgr and complain about hail mary completions. As if that has anything to do with anything besides the players on the field.
Never had that problem, but a hot ground ball giving me all day to throw to first...yikes. no time, no problem. Can relate. Remember when Chuck Knoblauch developed that issue?