Summary
The Atlanta Braves used a new ABS challenge system to end a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a strikeout. This system, being tested in preseason games, allows teams to challenge ball and strike calls, and it will be officially used in Major League Baseball starting in 2026.
Key Facts
- The ABS challenge system was used in the Braves vs. Blue Jays game during preseason.
- The game ended when the Braves successfully challenged a high pitch call for the last out.
- This was the third instance of a preseason game ending due to an ABS challenge.
- The ABS system lets teams question certain calls made by umpires on balls and strikes.
- Major League Baseball plans to fully implement the ABS system in 2026.
- Players and teams are still getting used to the new system during this testing phase.
