Chicago White Sox hope MLB will review controversial interference
CHICAGO – A tough Chicago White Sox season took a weird turn on Thursday night when a late comeback bid was halted by a controversial and rarely-seen interference call.White Sox general manager Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol have had a discussion with MLB officials about the interference call that ultimately ended Thursday night's game with the Baltimore Orioles.With runners on first and second and one out, Andrew Benintendi hit a popup to Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson.
'I think that MLB will look into this play and that I think it's in everybody's best interest, us, MLB, all 29 other teams … for there to be some clarity on this play, because this is gonna happen again,' Grifol said.Getz added, 'I certainly have not seen something like that before, and to end the game the way that it happened was disappointing. We've talked to MLB, whether it be Pedro, myself and others in the front office. I'll keep those conversations private.
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