So we all know Mookie Betts, the reigning American League MVP for the Boston Red Sox, is also a incredible bowler. If you didn’t, effectively, he's, however this has actually nothing to do with Betts, however is kind of associated to bowling. Okay, again to the purpose … evidently Yu Darvish might also be eyeing a facet gig on the lanes. The Chicago Cubs starter threw a fastball that positively extra resembled a bowling ball Monday evening, because it cleaned out mainly everybody standing in close to the plate. The pitch, which was clocked at 99 mph, clipped Marlins batter Lewis Brinson, then ricocheted off catcher Willson Contreras and eventually caught the house
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Umpire Joe West Explains Fan Interference Call In Red Sox-Astros ALCS Game 4
Joe West is a man of few words, especially when his judgment is being called into play. The veteran crew chief made a controversial call during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros on Wednesday night, when he ruled that a fan interfered with Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts’ ability to rob a home run off the bat of Jose Altuve. The home run would have tied the game at two in the first inning, but instead, Altuve was called out and the Red Sox escaped the frame and went on to win 8-6 to take a 3-1 series lead. After the game, West
Pedro Martinez Slams Umpire Angel Hernandez After Horrific ALDS Game 3
Angel Hernandez just isn’t a good umpire, let’s get that out of the way. The veteran ump had a rough night at Yankee Stadium on Monday, as he had three (!) calls overturned at first base in the first four innings. Here they are: After the game, TBS analyst and MLB Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez slammed Hernandez, who is known as one of the worst umpires in the league. “Angel was horrible,” Martinez said on TBS’ postgame show. “Don’t get me going on Angel now. Major League Baseball needs to do something about Angel. It doesn’t matter how many times he sues Major League Baseball. He’s as bad as
Sandy Leon Tosses Perfect Strike With Mask, With Umpire Making Catch
Share this: Maybe the New England Patriots should look at bringing Sandy Leon on board while Tom Brady serves his four-game suspension. The Boston Red Sox catcher has been a revelation since returning from Pawtucket in early June, hitting .400 in 26 games, with two more hits Monday night against the Detroit Tigers. But Leon also showed off in another way Monday night. Mike Aviles popped up a Drew Pomeranz pitch behind home plate, and Leon went chasing after it toward the screen. After seeing he had a chance to make the catch, Leon tossed his mask back toward the batter’s box. In doing so, he threw a perfect strike, in stride, to home plate umpire Jim Reynolds, who showed off some good hands