“It’s one of the worst moments I think we’ve seen of umpiring in any game I’ve ever been a part of in baseball, and I think it was pathetic what just played out.” Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli didn't hold back
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected in the 10th inning of a 3–2 loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday following a controversial play at the plate and subsequent replay review, which Baldelli labeled “one of the worst moments I think we’ve seen of umpiring in any game I’ve ever been a part of in baseball.”
With Caleb Theilbar on the mound for Minnesota in the top of the 10th inning, Toronto’s Cavan Biggio hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Whit Merrifield to score the game-winning run from third base. However, Merrifield was originally called out at the plate before the call was reversed when the umpiring crew ruled that Twins catcher Gary Sánchez interfered with the Blue Jays baserunner.
Replay officials deemed that Sánchez did not allow a clear lane for Merrifield, whose leg collided with the left leg of Twins catcher, to reach home plate on the play. As a result, the Blue Jays took a late-game lead and the inning continued on. After the review, an incensed Baldelli immediately emerged from the dugout and stormed over to the umpires. He threw his hat and began yelling at the crew, which was enough for him to get tossed from the ballgame.
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