Umpire changed his call twice before getting it right, a breakdown short #mlb #baseball #sports
What Happened
In the bottom of the third inning, the game is tied as the home team steps up to bat with two outs and two runners on base. Langford, the visiting team's third baseman, fields a slow roller and tries to throw out the runner at first base. The umpire initially hesitates and calls the runner out, but then changes the call, saying the runner is safe. "Oh, I hope I got it right," the umpire says, seemingly unsure of his decision. He then appears to double-check the play in slow motion before emphatically declaring, "He's so out! He's so... he is safe." The umpire's indecision and dramatic gestures draw laughter from the crowd and the broadcast team. "Luckily for our guy, he was just being dramatic," the announcer remarks. "Of course, he was safe." The umpire's comical handling of the call becomes the focus of the moment, with the announcer noting that the umpire has "funny clips" that will likely circulate online. Despite the umpire's initial confusion, the correct call of "safe" is ultimately made. The announcer quips, "The call is surprisingly correct," suggesting that the umpire's initial hesitation had raised doubts about his ability to make the right decision. This brief but entertaining baseball moment showcases the human element of the game, where umpires can sometimes struggle with making split-second calls, leading to amusing and unpredictable outcomes. The umpire's indecision and dramatic body language add a layer of humor to the play, captivating the audience and making this a memorable moment in the game.
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inning Langford slow roller to third
Runners are going home they're going to
first and he is safe as safe and we stay
with that call and we love that
call yes
[Music]
oh I hope I got it right why did I do
that e that's slowmo okay initially
hesitation said no he's out he's so out
he's so he is as
safe let's make all calls like that no
Replay in spring training on those calls
so it just got a stand luckily for our
guy he was just being dramatic of course
he was safe that umpire is funny though
he's got funny clips at the ABS system
o the call is surprisingly
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