Oct 29 2009
Collaboration Works! Go Figure
Last night, during World Series Game #1, the umpires actually collaborated on the ball hit by Robinson Cano with Hideki Matsui on first base. Jimmy Rollings tried to trap the ball to get the double play, but actually caught it just off the ground and threw to first, where Matsui was tagged as he was left in no-man’s land.
The play seemed confusing at first, but quickly it was clear to those watching on television that it was a double play. The umps were smart and talked it over before coming to a decision. It was the right decision - a double play.
If umpires continue to work together, more calls will be made correctly without the need for replay.
