Avast ye, scurvy dogs! The infamous MLB ump Ángel Hernández begettin' a storm o' rage fer his dreadfully awful strike calls in the Braves-Giants match!
2023-08-21
Avast ye scallywags! Methinks MLB umpire Ángel Hernández be holdin' the port o' the plate in the grand clash betwixt the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants on the Sabbath day, yet ye fans be grumblin' 'bout his reck'nin' o' strikes. Arrr, 'tis a foul wind blowin'!
MLB umpire Ángel Hernández faced criticism for a questionable strike call during a game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants. Braves pitcher Max Fried threw two pitches that were clearly outside the strike zone, but Hernández still called them strikes. Various pitch charts confirmed that there were several pitches that should have been called balls but were deemed strikes. In addition to Fried's pitches, Atlanta outfielder Marcell Ozuna was called out on a strike that seemed to be at his shins. Even the broadcasters and Ozuna himself appeared shocked at the call. Despite these controversial calls, the San Francisco Giants ultimately won the game with a score of 4-3. Hernández has a history of receiving backlash for his umpiring decisions, and this game was no exception. Fans have been critical of his performance, and it was evident that he was not avoiding any criticism during this particular game. In the ninth inning, Giants outfielder Joc Pederson drew a bases-loaded walk, contributing to San Francisco's victory. Both Luis Matos and Wilmer Flores also hit home runs in the game. After the game, Giants manager Gabe Kapler acknowledged that it wasn't the prettiest game but still considered it a good road win against a strong team. The Atlanta Braves will be facing the New York Mets in their upcoming game, while the San Francisco Giants will take on the Philadelphia Phillies. This report includes information from the Associated Press.