Questionable Call
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The Guardians are just beginning the 2024 season with 18 wins so far. The team started out strong in the first game of their series with the Atlanta Braves. In the fourth inning, the Braves got three runs and an error for the Guardians when the first baseman, David Fry, tried to get the runner, Matt Olson, out. He made it to the base, and the umpire made the call of obstruction of the runner.
In the replay, the runner was back on base before the baseman caught the ball. Olson’s face was in the way, and Fry caught the ball before there was an injury. The umpire called it obstruction. Fry took the call in stride; he said, ” It is what it is.”
Umpires do their best to make judgments in the heat of the moment, and sometimes we disagree. It’s okay; the Guardians team always makes a comeback.
Fry Didn’t Like the Call
I don’t think the call was fair. Everyone saw how the ball could have caused a serious head injury for Olson. The ball is thrown around as fast as 70 mph, and more can cause serious injuries to the head, and what could have happened is a lot worse than what did happen.
Fry was content with the call, knowing that he had prevented a player from being injured. He said, “What was I supposed to do? Let the ball hit him in the face?” I honestly think it was too harsh of a call, but as Fry said, it is what it is. Fry Is a team player.
New Rules
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The MLB competition committee made five rule changes that have gone into effect this season. The runner’s lane is widened for a more direct path to first base. Pitch timing is shortened from 20 seconds to 18 seconds with runners on base. Pitchers warming up must face at least one hitter in addition to the three-batter rule.
Each Team Battled Hard
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The two teams battled it out the rest of the night. The Braves kept their momentum throughout the game, hitting two more home runs. And with Ozuna hitting his 4th double this season, they provided Chris Sale, their starting pitcher, a big cushion. The next game’s starting pitcher is Charlie Morton.
The Braves team has 17 wins overall so far this season. Fans are rooting for the Braves to have a good season. Maybe we will see them in the World Series. It’s too early to tell, but fans are hoping to see their team win. The Braves have a tough line-up, with a good mixture of left- and right-handed hitters.
Atlanta was the Better Team that Night
The Braves put the pressure on after their 3 home runs; The Guardians scored one more run in the 9th inning, bringing the score to 6-2. The Braves won the game, making it their 18th win.
The Guardians still have 19 wins this season after they made a comeback in the second game after they beat the Braves 4-2. “Mistake-prone” is a matter of opinion by some. Cleveland played great defense, and after learning how the new rules were going to be enforced, they came back and won on Saturday night. Both teams played well, but the Guardians ended up winning in the 11th inning. The final game of the series will be played tomorrow at 1:35 pm.
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