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Pete Alonso Reacts to Controversial Foul Call in Orioles Loss

Pete Alonso Reacts to Controversial Foul Call in Orioles Loss

Summary

Pete Alonso hit a ball that looked like a home run during a baseball game, but the umpire called it foul. After review, the call was not changed because there was only one camera angle, and it was ruled foul, which led to the Baltimore Orioles losing the game to the New York Yankees.

Key Facts

  • Pete Alonso hit what appeared to be a second home run in the seventh inning.
  • The ball was initially called foul by the umpire.
  • Video replay confirmed the foul call because only one camera angle was available.
  • MLB rules require at least two camera angles to overturn a call.
  • Orioles broadcasters and Alonso believed the ball was fair based on available footage.
  • Orioles manager and starting pitcher criticized the lack of technology to verify fair or foul calls.
  • Alonso suggested installing tracking technology like the cameras used in football to make more accurate calls.
  • The game ended with the Orioles losing 5-3 to the Yankees.
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