With two outs and two runners on in the third inning, Wyatt Langford hit a slow roller to third. The play forced a decision—get the out at first or stop the run from scoring. The fielder went to first, and Langford beat the throw. The runner from third came home as the ump called Langford safe. No replay review is available in spring training, so the call stood. Fans and commentators had a split-second of doubt, but slow-motion confirmed he was safe. The ump initially looked unsure but made the right call. The moment was amplified by the ump’s dramatic style, which added some extra entertainment. The automatic ball-strike system, or ABS, got a mention too, as part of the comedy from the ump’s reactions and gestures. Despite the chaos, everything landed on the right call.
