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Umpire Reportedly Apologizes to Phillies for Brutal Call in Dodgers' Win

Umpire Reportedly Apologizes to Phillies for Brutal Call in Dodgers' Win

Summary

During a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies, an umpire made a call that many thought was incorrect, which affected the outcome. The umpire apologized to the Phillies' pitcher for the mistake, but the Dodgers won the game and advanced to the next round of the playoffs.

Key Facts

  • The game involved the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • The game went into extra innings, ending after 11 innings.
  • Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez threw a pitch that appeared to be a strike, but the umpire, Mark Wegner, called it a ball.
  • As a result, Dodgers player Alex Call got a walk, and a runner scored a key run.
  • The Dodgers won the game 2-1, advancing to the National League Championship Series.
  • The umpire apologized to Sanchez for the missed call.
  • Another run scored for the Dodgers in the 11th inning after the Phillies made a fielding error.

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