Netflix's MLB Debut Falls Short as ABS Moment Goes Missing
TL;DR
Netflix’s first MLB broadcast faced a rough premiere: during MLB’s first-ever ABS ball/strike challenge, Netflix aired an interview and never switched to the scoreboard, leaving viewers without the crucial review. Critics blasted the production for missed cues, limited graphics, and poor on-air handling, though Lauren Shehadi was praised, and the piece notes the need for Netflix to fix the kinks before the Home Run Derby.
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