JT Realmuto tells the ump he got hit and Bud Black gets mad, a breakdown

Apr 26, 2023 1.3M views 5:36

What Happened

In a close game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies, the action heats up in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Rockies' third baseman boots a ground ball, putting Philadelphia's J.T. Realmuto on first base with no outs. Realmuto, the Phillies' All-Star catcher, steps up to the plate against Colorado pitcher Daniel Bard. Realmuto takes the first pitch for a strike, then watches as Bard throws a slider away. On the third pitch, Bard fires a fastball that appears to hit Realmuto, but the home plate umpire, Alex, does not immediately call him hit by pitch. Realmuto turns to the umpire and says, "Hey, Lou, that hit me." Alex replies, "Oh, it did? Okay, you can take first base." Rockies manager Bud Black, seeing the umpire's delayed reaction, comes out of the dugout to argue the call. Black believes the umpire missed the fact that Realmuto was hit by the pitch, and he wants the play reviewed. However, the Rockies have already used their challenge earlier in the game, so Black has no recourse. Black passionately pleads with Alex, saying, "I'm telling you, you missed it. Okay? I'm asking you to get those guys together and talk about it." Alex, flustered, responds, "I don't know, I thought I heard something, but I'm not sure." Black's frustration boils over, and he yells, "That's such a [expletive] bad call, Alex! You [expletive] this one up!" Ultimately, the umpire refuses to review the play, and the inning continues. The Phillies take advantage, scoring two runs on a wild pitch and a groundout. Realmuto's hit-by-pitch sparks a four-run inning for Philadelphia, and they go on to win the game. Bud Black's animated outburst highlights his belief that the umpire's missed call had a significant impact on the outcome of the game. Despite his pleas, the umpire stands firm, leaving the Rockies manager understandably frustrated with the officiating.

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