Noted bad umpire, Ángel Hernández blows a couple easy ones, a breakdown

May 5, 2021 1.3M views 2:58
MLB 2021

What Happened

In a tightly contested game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians, the action heats up in the late innings. With runners on second and third and one out, Royals catcher Salvador Perez (Salvador Perez) steps up to the plate. He laces a deep fly ball to right-center field and the outfielders from both teams converge on the ball. As it drops between them, one run scores and the trailing runner on second base takes off for third. However, the play becomes a circus as the ball is dropped on the exchange, with the runner from second getting caught in a rundown. Veteran umpire Ángel Hernández (Ángel Hernández), known for his inconsistent calls, initially rules the ball as caught, much to the confusion of the players and coaches. "What happened? What happened?" exclaims Royals manager Mike Matheny (Mike Matheny), as the Indians' coaching staff also reacts with puzzlement. Hernández eventually admits his mistake, saying, "I got the call wrong." The umpires then confer and decide to award the runner on third base, allowing the run to score. Indians manager Terry Francona (Terry Francona) is visibly frustrated, asking, "But why'd you blow the call?" Later in the game, the issues with Hernández's officiating continue. When Indians star José Ramírez (José Ramírez) beats out a ground ball to third base, Hernández initially calls him out, but Ramírez calmly stands his ground, knowing the call is incorrect. "Uh, no, I'm not," Ramírez says and the umpires quickly overturn the call after reviewing the play. Hernández's struggles are well-documented, as he has faced criticism for his inconsistent performance and even sued Major League Baseball, alleging discrimination. However, the league's response was that he "has not demonstrated the leadership ability and situation management skills in critical high-pressure roles on a consistent basis" - in other words, he is simply a poor umpire, despite the union's protection. As the game continues, the players and coaches remain frustrated with Hernández's officiating, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by teams and fans when dealing with inconsistent and questionable calls from veteran umpires like him. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for improved accountability and transparency in the umpiring process, ensuring a fair and enjoyable experience for all involved in the game.

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we got the royals playing the indians

there's runners on second and third and

one

out for perez who pokes that one deep

into right center field they're tracking