Pete Alonso is called out and replay doesn't overturn it, a breakdown

Apr 1, 2023 529.8K views 2:55
MLB 2023

What Happened

In the bottom of the ninth inning, the New York Mets are leading the Miami Marlins by two runs. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso steps to the plate with two strikes. He puts the ball in play, and it's fielded by the Marlins' third baseman. The throw is made across the diamond, and after a dramatic pause, the first base umpire calls Alonso out. Alonso immediately protests the call, questioning the umpire. The image of Alonso's foot clearly off the bag goes viral on social media, with fans and analysts questioning how the call could stand upon review. The broadcast crew explains the rule that the ball is considered "caught" when it enters the glove, not when it hits the back of the mitt, which is the common perception. They note that Alonso's foot may have been off the base at the time the ball entered the glove, leading to the out call being upheld. The crew examines various camera angles, but they concede that there is no definitive proof one way or the other whether Alonso's foot was on the base when the ball entered the glove. They acknowledge that the rule, which they don't necessarily agree with, is the reason the call stood despite the visual evidence suggesting Alonso may have been safe. Manager Buck Showalter of the Mets comes out to discuss the call with the umpires, but the decision remains unchanged. Alonso dejectedly walks back to the Mets' dugout, visibly frustrated with the outcome. The final score remains Mets 2, Marlins 0, as the controversial call at first base stands. Fans and analysts continue to debate the merits of the rule and whether the umpires made the correct decision in this particular situation.

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Mets are up by two versus the Marlins

two strikes on Alonso puts that in play

gobbled up over at third thrown across

and he

after the dramatic pause by the first