Toronto’s comeback against Baltimore includes a disputed baserunning call during the Blue Jays’ five-run sixth inning. Multiple reports describe a moment when the Orioles believed they should turn an inning-ending double play. The play involves Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement being ruled safe at second base on a close baseline decision by umpire Nic Lentz. The Orioles considered their double-play attempt unsuccessful and viewed the call as critical to Toronto’s continued offense. According to the accounts, Lentz ruled Clement safe, and play was allowed to continue rather than ending the inning. Toronto then capitalizes in the same frame, scoring five runs in the sixth and ultimately winning 6-4. The reports characterize the ruling as controversial, with the Orioles disputing the decision and describing it as tied to the umpire’s determination that an infielder did not complete the required tag attempt. Both outlets place the call at the center of the sequence that kept the inning alive for Toronto.
Controversial safe call at second base helps Blue Jays rally past Orioles
Toronto’s comeback against Baltimore includes a disputed baserunning call during the Blue Jays’ five-run sixth inning. Multiple reports describe a moment when the Orioles believed they should turn an...
- Umpire Nic Lentz rules Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement safe at second base on a close call.
- The Orioles think the play should have resulted in an inning-ending double play.
- The ruling allows play to continue, contributing to Toronto’s five-run sixth inning.
- The Blue Jays score five runs in the sixth and go on to win 6-4.
- Both reports describe the decision as controversial and disputed by Baltimore.
Umpire Nic Lentz ruled Blue Jays' Ernie Clement safe at second base in a controversial baseline call that sparked a rally in Toronto's 6-4 win.
2 months agoThe Orioles thought it should've been an inning-ending double play, but Ernie Clement was ruled safe and Toronto continued a five-run sixth.
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