Blown Call: Pirates vs. Braves (Official)

[dj_destroyer]

I know there are too many threads on this topic already but I want to get all the evidence in one thread, right at the beginning where everyone can easily see it.






Slow-mo replays @ 1:00

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"Even if you just use logic, you can make the right call. If the catcher missed the tag, he would try to reapply the tag. The batter missed homeplate by 3 feet but the catcher didn't care because he knew he made the tag with the first swipe. There's no way the catcher would have the wherewithal to pretend like he tagged the runner if he in fact did not, especially when he had more opportunities to complete the tag."

[crustyme]

my fav new ump.

naming my 7th child after him, regardless of gender.

[beermankirk]

heres a great HD video from the pirates feed on this link. Terribe, just fkn terrible. I had the Pirates team total under 3.5 runs, but I feel dirty to win like this. http://uggbootsformen.blogspot.com/2...ing-jerry.html

I dunno how to embed the video here, so someone else can.

[YorkHunt]

Would suck if the division race was decided by a game at years end

[bill2266]

that was so bad throw the red flag,opps that football.

[CanuckG]

that video has terrible angles he should of just tagged him in the stomach but jesus christ the throw was there by a mile

[CanuckG]

1:02-1:05 he missed him

[ACoochy]

At risk of stating the obvious why isnt there a appeal system in place like alot of other sports....each team gets 2 appeals per game. Would take under 2mins to refer the decision upstairs umpire, analyze it then give a decision....Doesnt have to be this difficult....

[dj_destroyer]

I've lost all respect for you canuck.

[crustyme]

1:28 does appear the tag was missed. so I can see why the ump called that.

but how many times did pitt have men on 3rd and couldnt drive em in? thats why they lost.

[sweethook]

he will say he was tired and just missed it - oh iam sorry , bullsht fire his as. he makes way to much money to miss a call from 3 to 4feet off. if thats the case just get a fan out the stand to call the game and save that 380k he makes a year.

[cankid]

Ump needs to get a serious punishment for missing the call, there should be serious consequences for his actions, just too blatant..............perfect example of why they need replay in baseball

[obamaismyuncle]

missed the tag. Good call.

[boscokid]

he will say he was tired and just missed it - oh iam sorry , bullsht fire his as. he makes way to much money to miss a call from 3 to 4feet off. if thats the case just get a fan out the stand to call the game and save that 380k he makes a year.

mlb umpires should be on yearly contracts - let the teams vote on who comes back

[mikejamm]

Fuk'in umps are blind and getting worse! I believe some of these assholes must have action on the games they're umpiring! Worst call since that one blown by dick head 1st base ump Jim Joyce that cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game!

[Maniac]

Shocking call - someone shoulda gone to specsavers !

[Brewers in 7]

Gonna cost the Pirates the division right there.

[dj_destroyer]

I can't believe anyone says he missed the tag with the evidence posted in the first post. I also hope I'm not feeding the trolls.

[doylfish]

i'm neither a pirates or braves fan, and that was a terrible call. that being said, lugo is also a POS

[gryfyn1]

the giveaway is Lugo's reaction.

If he wasn't tagged the first thing he would have done is looked at the ump and said the tag was missed. He didn't even try to argue or fake it. even if the throw beats a player and the tag is missed the player will immediately call to the ump, the fact they Lugo didn't tells me he was tagged, and he knew it.

underrated in the whole ordeal is Proctor sprawling on the ground after taking three steps of the the box.

[icemaster47]

can't be more clear - just a terribly blown call. Ump was probably ready to just call it a night after 19 innings

[No coincidences]

the giveaway is Lugo's reaction.

If he wasn't tagged the first thing he would have done is looked at the ump and said the tag was missed. He didn't even try to argue or fake it. even if the throw beats a player and the tag is missed the player will immediately call to the ump, the fact they Lugo didn't tells me he was tagged, and he knew it.

underrated in the whole ordeal is Proctor sprawling on the ground after taking three steps of the the box.

This.

[8ArIvd5]

ump said he 'saw the tag, but he looked like he oled him'

what a prick.

[CanuckG]

lol like I care some guy on the internet lost respect for me it's much closer than you think. Not the throw home but the tag....regardless of what happened Pirates still suck.

[Rous]

Cant stop the chop. Go braves!!!!!!!

[DemoralizdDreamr]

Horrendous call, that ump better be fired.

[dj_destroyer]

"I don't need all the pictures that show the tag, I don't need the slow-mo video replays, I don't need to look at Lugo who knew he was out, I don't need simple logic to see that the catcher never tried to reapply the tag because he must have got him the first time... I WATCHED THE GAME LIVE AND IT'S AN EASY FUKKING CALL IN REAL TIME.

The fact of the matter is that you give the Pirates the out even if there's a doubt in your mind if he actually tagged him. That kind of play is not the kind you try and make an epic call by saying that the "ole" missed him, especially in the 19th inning! YOU JUST DON'T! Imagine he called him out but there actually was no tag (missed by a few millimeters), do you think anyone would be outraged? NO! That would be the case where you say it was a blown call but a tough one at that.

This is a sham and the ump deserves a suspension and no playoff designation this year. PERIOD."

[donkdown]

There isnt a ump alive other than this nitwit that would of called that guy safe!! Ball was there 2 secs before he was automatic out tag or not.. Its the same with double plays the guys receiving the throw a lot of times miss the bag but it is never called safe. It's an unwritten rule. This guy completely blew this call.

[Terrapin Station]

Just amazing, can't believe this blown call from last night.

[thunderingherd23]

that was the worst call I've ever seen...I know it was the 19th and he was tired...but that was horrendous

[VicVega91]

who cares? it is over and done and you can not change it

[pacocn]

umps don't make calls using logic

[homerbush]

As bad as call is at least Scott proctor ate it. My parlays however died.

[pacocn]

mariners up 1-0

[Rixsaw]

And what will you do with the evident you gathered?