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Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said "beyond embarrassment" when criticizing reverse calls on play in the Toronto Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the host Twins. , "totally unacceptable" and "pathetic". 10 innings on Sunday.
In the game 2-2 in the top of the tenth inning, Toronto's Whit his Merrifield fly his ball from Cavanvisio where he tagged out third to left fielder Tim Beckham. Catcher Gary Sanchez slid into Sanchez's feet and initially tagged Merrifield, who did not reach home plate.
Home His plate umpire Marty Foster called Merrifield out, but in a review it was found that Sanchez blocked the plate too much before receiving the ball. he was considered safe. Had there been an outcall, the game would have ended in a draw at half innings.
Baldelli was ejected for arguing reverse his call, and the matter was settled after the game. I never did.
"It's not embarrassing for our game for someone to walk into that situation and ultimately make the decision that it was blocking the plate. Throughout the game. Totally unacceptable." I can't," Valdelli told reporters after being sent off for the third time this season.
``I can't believe I'm sitting here talking to you guys right now.
Unsurprisingly, Toronto interim manager John Schneider said the decision to cancel the call was appropriate.
"I think Cole was right, so they have rules," Schneider said.
The referee told Schneider that Sanchez "did not set a clear line for the runners," according to a Sportsnet Canada tweet.
In another tweet related to the description of Major League Baseball, "Foul catcher's movement into his territory was not in response to the trajectory of the throw and was not required to be in that position." is shown. to receive the ball. The catcher's behavior when not in possession of the ball interfered and hindered the runners.
The Twins had to agree to a four-game series split with the Blue Jays.
The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Whites both won games on Sunday, putting the Twins one game each in the American League Central and him two.
– Field Level Media