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Controversial Umpire Call on Rafaela’s Diving Catch Sparks Yankees’ 6-0 Win Over Red Sox
sports1 month ago

Controversial Umpire Call on Rafaela’s Diving Catch Sparks Yankees’ 6-0 Win Over Red Sox

A disputed ruling on a diving catch by Ceddanne Rafaela allowed the New York Yankees to score five runs in the fifth inning, leading to a 6-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. The call, which Rafaela and broadcast replays suggested was a catch, was ruled a hit by the umpires, keeping the inning alive. This loss dropped Boston to 74-63, leaving them four games behind New York for the top wild-card spot. The Red Sox were shut out for the third time in five games, scoring only eight runs across the four-game series.

via NESN|
#boston-red-sox#ceddanne-rafaela#mlb
Giants veteran Ron Wotus ejected before Saturday doubleheader opener
sports1 month ago

Giants veteran Ron Wotus ejected before Saturday doubleheader opener

Ron Wotus was ejected before the start of Game 1 of the San Francisco Giants' doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The incident stemmed from lingering tensions following a 10-6 loss on Friday, where Giants manager Tony Vitello and pitcher Logan Webb were ejected after a dispute with home-plate umpire Alan Porter. Vitello described the conflict as 'personal,' while Webb, who was not pitching, was ejected for the first time in his career after defending his rookie manager and starter. The friction escalated from controversial calls in the third inning, including a fair-ball ruling on Nolan Arenado and a missed strike on Lars Nootbarr. Porter missed 21 calls during the Friday game, according to Umpire Auditor. Vitello, in his first professional season, left the postgame interview early, citing a need to 'get organized.'

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#mlb#ron-wotus#san-francisco-giants
Controversial Strike Call Ends California's Hope in 2026 Little League World Series
sports1 month ago

Controversial Strike Call Ends California's Hope in 2026 Little League World Series

Davenport Northwest of Iowa defeated Sweetwater Valley of California 1-0 in the 2026 Little League World Series, securing a combined no-hitter. The victory hinged on a disputed strike call in the sixth inning with two outs and the bases loaded. Iowa pitcher Cooper Thissen struck out 15 in 5 1/3 innings before being removed due to pitch count. The controversial call ended the game, sending California to the elimination bracket while Iowa advances to the semifinals.

via Fox News|
#davenport-northwest#little-league-world-series#no-hitter
Alonso's Go-Ahead Homer Ruled Foul, Costing Orioles 5-3 Loss to Yankees
sports2 months ago

Alonso's Go-Ahead Homer Ruled Foul, Costing Orioles 5-3 Loss to Yankees

Pete Alonso's potential go-ahead home run against the New York Yankees was ruled foul by the umpire and upheld on replay review, despite ball-tracking data suggesting it was fair. The Baltimore Orioles lost the game 5-3, with manager Craig Albernaz criticizing MLB's refusal to use advanced technology for foul-pole calls. The decision sparked outrage among fans and players, who argued that modern tracking systems should have overturned the call.

via Fox News|
#baltimore-orioles#mlb#new-york-yankees
Alonso's apparent go-ahead homer ruled foul in Yankees' 5-3 win over Orioles
sports2 months ago

Alonso's apparent go-ahead homer ruled foul in Yankees' 5-3 win over Orioles

The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on August 19, 2026, at Camden Yards, a game defined by a controversial umpiring call. In the bottom of the seventh inning, with the score tied 3-3, Pete Alonso hit a ball down the left-field line that appeared to clear the foul pole. Both the on-field umpire, Ryan Wills, and the replay room ruled the ball foul, denying Alonso what would have been his 30th home run of the season and a go-ahead lead for Baltimore. Alonso protested the call but remained in the game, eventually striking out to keep the score level. The Yankees capitalized in the eighth inning, scoring two runs via an infield single by George Lombard Jr. and a hit by Jazz Chisholm Jr. to take the lead. The victory secured the season series for New York, marking their first three-game sweep at Camden Yards since 2019.

via New York Post|
#baltimore-orioles#mlb#new-york-yankees
Controversial Interference Call Ends White Sox Game in Loss to Orioles
sports2 years ago

Controversial Interference Call Ends White Sox Game in Loss to Orioles

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.

via ESPN|
#interference-call#mlb#orioles
White Sox Fall to Orioles Amid Controversial Interference Call
sports2 years ago

White Sox Fall to Orioles Amid Controversial Interference Call

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.

via New York Post |
#baseball#game-interference#orioles
Alec Bohm's Bat Slam and Umpire's Call Spark Controversy in Phillies vs. Twins Game
sports3 years ago

Alec Bohm's Bat Slam and Umpire's Call Spark Controversy in Phillies vs. Twins Game

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.

via Fox News|
#alec-bohm#minnesota-twins#mlb