Ump says Mancini attempted to go to 2nd and calls him out, a breakdown

Apr 27, 2022 1.2M views 4:41
MLB 2022

What Happened

In the bottom of the ninth inning of a close game between the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland Athletics, Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini grounds a ball off the pitcher's leg to the A's second baseman. Mancini races back to first base, but the catcher chases down the ball and tags him. Umpire Rob Drake immediately calls Mancini out, saying he attempted to go to second base. Mancini is stunned by the call and argues vehemently with Drake, insisting he never tried to advance to second. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde joins the discussion, also questioning the umpire's decision. Hyde contends that Mancini simply turned around at first base, which is a common baserunning move, and did not actually attempt to reach second. As the heated exchange continues, Mancini grabs an iPad to review the play. After watching the replay, he becomes even more frustrated, shouting "Not even f---ing close, Rob! You f---ing piece of s---!" Mancini then storms off the field, continuing to express his outrage at the umpire's call. Hyde also remains on the field, trying to further argue the call with Drake. "You screwed up, you're out of the game!" Hyde exclaims. The umpire struggles to defend his decision, seemingly unsure of the exact rule governing Mancini's baserunning move. Ultimately, the umpiring crew maintains the out call on Mancini, despite the clear evidence from the replay that he did not attempt to advance to second base. A dejected Mancini heads to the clubhouse, while a visibly frustrated Hyde joins him, both lamenting the egregious mistake by the officiating crew. The sequence highlights the challenges umpires face in making split-second decisions, as well as the importance of instant replay in providing definitive evidence to correct obvious errors. For the Orioles, it's a frustrating moment that could loom large in a close game, as they try to mount a late-inning comeback against their division rivals.

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