Be it remarkable plays on the diamond, sensational endings of multiple games, or some underdogs ruling the season, the ongoing MLB season has seen it all. But apart from all the positives, the game of baseball has also seen some questionable umpiring this year. There is no doubt that the umpires play a critical role in the proper running of the game. But when they themselves become part of the problem, it complicates the situation of all the parties involved. And the same has been the story of the ongoing MLB season, marked by blundering mistakes and inconsistency.
Though the second half promised to be better, the story has not changed with umpiring. The same happened during the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox. It brought the question, “How long? “. The baseball fans who have called out absurdity were unhappy with this episode. Reacting to it, they shared their dejections on social media.
Terry Francona Faces Ejection as He Calls Out Umpiring Blunder
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Perfection is the most desired, but it is not possible. But repetitive mistakes create more problems. The Guardians vs the White Sox witnessed something similar after an umpiring decision stole the highlight during the bottom fourth innings. It came after a reply they declared the same runner out, leaving the Guardians’ bench furious. And when manager Terry Francona showed it in the open, he faced an ejection.
Jomboy Media shared a clip of the entire episode. It read, “Umpires call the runner out after it appeared his hand was pushed off the base, and Terry Francona got ejected.”
Umpires call the runner out after it appeared his hand was pushed off the base and Terry Francona got ejected pic.twitter.com/Ee78RMRIAD
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) August 5, 2023
Notably, Brayan Rocchio was declared out after being called safe. It brought the conflict into the picture, as the umpires could have called it a force-off. But it did not happen. Though the game ended in favor of the Guardians, who won it 4-2, baseball fans were still not satisfied with it.
Baseball Fans Term It the Worst Call Ever
It was a poor decision, and fans could not overcome it. Already angry over the past failures, they added more dissatisfaction to the case. Disagreeing with the umpires, they all called it the worst call.
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Few added their thoughts on the improper use of replays, bringing inconsistencies into the picture. Here are a few tweets which sync with fan thoughts.
Manfred has to go, why the hell did the owners extend his contract ???
— Mike Hawk (@SteveRodFHRITP) August 5, 2023
Manfred has to go, why the hell did the owners extend his contract ???
— Mike Hawk (@SteveRodFHRITP) August 5, 2023
One of the worst calls of all time
— Tanner Bibee 2024 Cy Young (@GoodBibes61) August 5, 2023
Fans find it unbelievable after umpires blow it up with a big mistake.
One of the worst replay overturns I’ve ever seen
— Connor (@FlyOhioAviation) August 5, 2023
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Horrible blown call. And that umpire is a coward for not even talking about it.
— BennyBall33 (@Ball33Benny) August 5, 2023
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Another umpiring failure has frustrated baseball fans. As it can affect the season for teams, they want the league to find a solution. What do you think about it? Share your answers in the comments.
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