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That call at the plate....


ChuckS

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Andino looked safe to me. The tag was high and came behind the plate after andino already touched. Unfortunately 90 percent of the time the ball beats the runner the ump will call you out.

I think I agree with you. Would like to see one more slo mo replay.

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Wieters = Block of Granite.

My favorite part is Thorne matter of factly declaring, "That'll get a run in" before AJ gloves it.

And yes, this is yet another segment of Wieter's GG reel....

And holy moly the throw....haven't seen one that impressive since Ankiel a few years ago

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At first glance I thought both Andino and Jeter were safe.

But with the replays, I think the ump got it right both times, so kudos to him for getting two tough calls. However, the same can't be said for some of the strike calls for Rivera in the 9th. :rolleyes:

Probably the most exciting game of the year so far.

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