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Replay Reversal Sparks Chaos as Rob Thomson Ejected in Phillies–Nationals Inning

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The Philadelphia Phillies faced the Washington Nationals on March 30, 2026 in a chaotic sequence that unfolded in the first inning. Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer grounded into what both teams initially believed was the final out of the frame, as it was unclear whether he had been retired at first base. With two outs and…

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Three Balks in the Same Inning!

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Rule 6.02 (a) (13) reads, “If there is a runner or runners on base, it is a balk when the pitcher delivers the pitch from Set Position without coming to a stop.” Just when you think you’ve seen everything… In the bottom of the eighth inning of the Marlins-Mets game on September 27, 2022 at…

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Bob Melvin Ejected After Call Overturned to Illegally Blocking the Plate

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The Nationals hosted the Padres on Aug. 13, 2022. In the bottom of seventh with the score tied 3-3,  the Nats had Cesar Hernandez on second base and one out when Victor Robles hit safely to right field. Juan Soto fired to catcher Austin Nola and plate umpire Paul Emmel called Hernandez out. Nats’ skipper…

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6 Rules Questions Answered by Rich Marazzi

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Question #1 – Can Interference Be Unintentional  Q. In the April 30th, Jersey Shore BlueClaws (Phillies) vs Aberdeen IronBirds (Orioles) South Atlantic League game, the following play occurred. Should the batter have been called for interference? Aberdeen had Adley Rutschman on second, Coby Mayo on first with Jacob Teter at bat and less than two outs. Mick Abel was pitching for Jersey Shore…