All articles tagged with #disputed call
For the second straight day, a disputed call overturned by video review had a significant impact on the outcome of an MLB game. In a game between the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, a play at home plate was initially ruled out, but the call was challenged by San Francisco and changed following a lengthy review when umpires cited San Diego catcher Gary Sanchez for blocking the plate. The Giants went on to win the game 4-2.
The Houston Astros won a 5-4 walk-off victory against the Washington Nationals, but the game ended in controversy due to a disputed call at first base. The Nationals had implemented a five-man infield with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, and after a forceout at home plate, the throw to first hit the baserunner in the helmet. Despite the Nationals' protests, the umpire called the runner safe, and the Astros scored the game-winning run. The disputed call mirrored a controversial runner's interference call in the 2019 World Series between the same two teams.