MLB gets replay review wrong in Phillies vs Braves game, a breakdown

What Happened

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves are tied at 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning during a Sunday Night Baseball matchup. Rookie Bryson Stott leads off for the Phillies and rips a double to the wall, putting a runner in scoring position with no outs. Didi Gregorius follows with a shallow sacrifice fly and catcher Garrett Darnell tries to throw out the tagging runner at the plate. The call on the field is safe, but Atlanta manager Brian Snitker immediately argues that the runner, Ronald Acuna Jr. did not touch home plate. The umpires review the play using multiple camera angles and it's clear that Acuna's foot never actually made contact with the plate as he slid across. However, the call on the field stands and the Phillies take a 7-6 lead. Snitker is furious, ripping off his hat and throwing it in disgust as he argues with the umpires. He expresses his disbelief, saying, "I know it's not you guys, I know it's not your call, but how? When I can see it and the audience can see and the fans can see at the angle..." Snitker is clearly frustrated by the MLB's replay review system, which has failed to overturn the obvious missed call. The Braves go on to lose the game and breaks down the sequence, highlighting the multiple camera angles that clearly show Acuna never touching home plate. He criticizes the MLB's replay review process, questioning why the original call on the field holds so much weight when the technology should be able to definitively determine the correct outcome. argues that the replay review system is "broken" and needs to be improved, as this is just the latest in a string of high-profile missed calls that have affected the outcome of games. He emphasizes that with all the available technology, there's no excuse for the wrong call to stand in a situation like this, where the evidence is so clear. serves as a compelling example of the frustrations that players, coaches and fans experience when MLB's replay review system fails to correct obvious mistakes. 's detailed analysis and candid commentary provide valuable insight into the ongoing issues with officiating in professional baseball and the need for the league to modernize and improve its processes.

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