Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
His expectations are lower, the higher the stakes.

acceptable

Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
He seems to become more corrupt, as every senator talks to more lobbyists.

unacceptable

Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
The umpire called the game off.

acceptable

Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
She ran the car on propane from Reno to Vegas.
acceptable