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Fair Call Fiasco at the Plate | Baltimore Orioles News
A pivotal moment in a tied game ends in heartbreak when Pete Alonso’s deep fly ball is ruled foul — despite appearing fair — sparking outrage from players, coaches, and fans. With MLB’s replay system unable to confirm the call, Alonso struck out instead of hitting his 30th homer, handing Baltimore a crucial loss in their wild card race. Players like Chris Bassitt argue that with existing tech like pitch-tracking and proven systems in other sports, baseball’s refusal to invest in fair/foul cameras is outdated and costly — but ultimately preventable. The frustration is real: every close call…
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