A 10th-inning overturned decision Sunday led to a 3-2 win for the Blue Jays and the ejection of Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, who called the game "one of the worst officiating moments in history." game I've been to.
On the controversial play, Whit Merrifield was thrown out for the first time at the plate while attempting to score on a sacrifice fly, but the decision was overturned due to interference from Twins catcher Gary Sanchez.
"I think it's pathetic what just happened," said Baldelli, who was ejected for the eighth time in his career.
Officials ruled that Sánchez had not cleared the way for Merrifield, whose right foot struck Sánchez's left leg as he slid toward home plate. The withdrawal would have ended the entry.
The game at the plate," Merrifield said. I looked down for the first few steps, then I looked up and tried to figure out how to get to home plate, and I saw that Gary was sitting astride home plate, so I tried to slide towards him, straight, as best I could. I know the rule; it was only if they would call him. Sanchez maintained that he left a path.
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