A critical ruling on Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement running out of the base path in the Orioles’ 6-4 loss on Sunday was made in error.
📸: Associated Press
@InvisibleSun00@blisteringfx@Frost011001@afkostka The issue is when a rule is left as a “judgment call” and then is non-reviewable. Every Umpires call needs to be given the option to overturn via replay.
@plaverty24@Frost011001@afkostka He cannot at that point. Since the tagged was initiated (arm extended if only for a brief second) the 3 foot rule is now in affect from the runners current base path. Comes down to did Clement run the 3 foot out. Ump made a judgement call (right or wrong) and it’s not reviewable
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@Orioles prospects Wehiwa Aloy, Alfredo Velásquez + Victor Figueroa combine for the feat: