November 2, 200520 yr The link Three calls generated considerable media discussion during the postseason. — In Game 2 of the AL championship series, plate umpire Doug Eddings called strike three on Chicago’s A.J. Pierzynski but ruled the ball hit the dirt before Los Angeles Angels catcher Josh Paul caught it. Pierzynski went to first and scored on Joe Crede’s winning double to even the series. — In Game 4 of the ALCS, plate umpire Ron Kulpa failed to call catcher’s interference on Pierzynski after his mitt touched Steve Finley’s bat. — In Game 2 of the World Series, plate umpire Jeff Nelson ruled Jermaine Dye was hit by a pitch, loading the bases and setting up Paul Konerko’s grand slam. Again, no mention of the only blown call that directly resulted in a run. The Home run that wasn't, but it went against the Sox.
November 2, 200520 yr I don't expect there to be. The others have human element to them. A ball 300+ feet away this/close to a foul line (that shouldn't be there in the first place IMO) isn't going to get the same attention as a call that the umps had major input in. No biggie regardless. We got the trophy.
November 2, 200520 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 08:33 AM) I don't expect there to be. The others have human element to them. A ball 300+ feet away this/close to a foul line (that shouldn't be there in the first place IMO) isn't going to get the same attention as a call that the umps had major input in. You're missing the true scope of the home run. It led directly to a run. All the other instances of umpiring gaffes, while noticeably bad, could have been overcome in every circumstance. If any play during the playoffs was a case for instant replay it was this one.
November 2, 200520 yr QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 09:45 AM) You're missing the true scope of the home run. It led directly to a run. All the other instances of umpiring gaffes, while noticeably bad, could have been overcome in every circumstance. If any play during the playoffs was a case for instant replay it was this one. And yet we still won the game. Screw em. Move on!
November 2, 200520 yr QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 09:45 AM) You're missing the true scope of the home run. It led directly to a run. All the other instances of umpiring gaffes, while noticeably bad, could have been overcome in every circumstance. If any play during the playoffs was a case for instant replay it was this one. No, I'm not missing it. It's crystal clear. Good case, but there isn't IR. Mooooving on.
November 2, 200520 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 09:50 AM) No, I'm not missing it. It's crystal clear. Good case, but there isn't IR. Mooooving on. Also...we won the Trophy!!
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