SWC75
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Chase Utley barrels into second base, only beginning his slide when he was past the base and into Ruben Tejada's leg as he tries to throw to first base, breaking his fibula. Tejada in his attempt to touch the bag just before this was less than an inch from the bag but the umpire calls Utley out: the "neighborhood" play. Utley never did touch the bag and runs back to the dugout after the call. The umps then overturn the call and put Utley back at second. the Dodgers get a two out hit to take the lead.
The official expanation from MLB is that the throw drew Tejada off the bag and no the "neighborhood" call doesn't apply. The refs can reverse their call even though Utley never touched the bag, (What?!?).
It may wind up costing the Mets the game and a player.
The official expanation from MLB is that the throw drew Tejada off the bag and no the "neighborhood" call doesn't apply. The refs can reverse their call even though Utley never touched the bag, (What?!?).
It may wind up costing the Mets the game and a player.