Arrr! Them Yankees be havin' a strange out at sea, all thanks to an umpire's blunderous call!
2023-07-22
Arrr, in a most peculiar spectacle, the Yankees befallen by a poor call, yet by daring deed upon the bases, seize their fortune, turning the tide in their favor, matey!
In a twist of fate, the New York Yankees found themselves benefiting from a questionable call during a recent game against the Kansas City Royals. The Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. attempted a bunt single, but the ball rolled foul. However, to everyone's surprise, home plate umpire Ted Barrett called it a fair ball, granting Witt an infield single. As Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu argued with Barrett, starting pitcher Gerrit Cole seized the opportunity and swiftly threw a 100 mph fastball to gun Witt out at second base, with shortstop Anthony Volpe making the tag. What initially seemed like a misfortune for the Yankees turned into a fortunate turn of events that resulted in an out for the Royals on the base paths.Unfortunately for the Royals, the call was not reviewable, as fair/foul calls are only subject to review for balls that land at or beyond a base. The Yankees went on to win the game 5-2, securing their first series win in over a month. Meanwhile, the Royals continue to struggle, with a dismal record of 28-72 and a projected season record of 45-117. Surprisingly, this isn't even the worst record in the league, as the Oakland Athletics are on pace for a 43-win season. If they maintain their current pace, they would surpass the 2003 Detroit Tigers' record of 49-113, making them the team with the most losses in a season since then.