All articles tagged with #umpire controversy
A controversial missed strike call in Game 3 of the World Series on Daulton Varsho, a shorter hitter, highlights ongoing issues with umpire accuracy and the potential impact of the upcoming Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) which aims to address such discrepancies based on hitter height.
Xander Bogaerts criticized a controversial umpire call that contributed to the San Diego Padres' playoff loss, highlighting the need for MLB's upcoming automated ball-strike system to prevent such errors in the future.
The Yankees won an 8-4 series-clinching game against the Astros in Houston, overcoming controversial umpire calls and a tense atmosphere, to start a crucial stretch of games with momentum, while also addressing umpire drama and maintaining their playoff push.
During a Yankees-Royals game, controversial umpire calls impacted Aaron Judge's at-bat, but Pablo Reyes made a key defensive play and scored the winning run, leading the Yankees to a victory and a sweep in Kansas City.
Taylor Walls of the Tampa Bay Rays was ejected after a heated exchange with umpire Nic Lentz during a game against the Houston Astros, following a disputed strike call and a mock challenge gesture, leading to a tense confrontation and the Rays' loss.
The Chicago Cubs lost to the Cincinnati Reds 5-4, with a late rally falling short. Javier Assad pitched well, but the bullpen faltered, and controversial umpire calls hurt the Cubs' chances. Ian Happ drove in three of the Cubs' four runs, including a two-run homer.
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-6, with the game ending on a controversial runner interference call. The umpire ruled that Andrew Vaughn interfered with shortstop Gunnar Henderson, but MLB later informed the White Sox that the call was discretionary. White Sox GM Chris Getz and manager Pedro Grifol expressed their disagreement with the call, seeking clarity on the rule for future games.
The White Sox's comeback attempt against the Orioles ended controversially when umpires called baserunner Andrew Vaughn out for interference, despite him making incidental contact with shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who caught the pop-up. The decision, which resulted in a game-ending double play, sparked outrage from White Sox manager Pedro Grifol and commentators, who criticized the rule and the call. The Orioles won 8-6.
Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm expresses frustration by throwing his bat after being called out on a questionable strike three, leading to his ejection. The umpire's missed call sparked chants of disapproval from the crowd. Phillies manager Rob Thomson also argued a similar call and was ejected. Despite the controversy, Minnesota Twins pitcher Caleb Thielbar held off the Phillies, securing a 3-0 victory for his team.