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Date Posted: 21:50:11 07/27/11 Wed
Author: Martian Barb
Subject: Costly umpire error....

Most of you can already tell that I am a huge baseball fan. I have not been a fair weather fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, but have been there through good times and lately through the bad times.

Last night, I managed to stay awake until the 15th inning of the Pirates game with the Atlanta Braves. The game went into the 19th inning. Lugo hit the ball up to our 3rd baseman who threw it home. The runner at 3rd was tagged out BEFORE he even touched home, but the umpire who must have been tired and wanted to end the game, called him safe. The Pirates ended up losing 4-3 because of that call.
And because of that horrible call, they went from tied for first place to 3rd place in the NL Central division.

Maybe it is time to have instant replay. By the way, the umpire said that he blew the call and he was out. Our manager, Clint Hurdle wants an apology, although, it won't change the outcome of the game.

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That was a horrible call MB - I totally agree. We (the Jays) have had some atrocious calls against us this season too. I think it's time there is some sort of umpire accountability at least. They should get fined like players do if the call is as blatant as the one you were referring to - he clearly did just want to go home. (NT) -- Gibson (huge baseball fan too), 18:16:14 08/19/11 Fri

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