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Originally Posted by Jay R
Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the MLB policy for a doubleheader is to have the two plate umpires only work one game. So they call someone to fill in (in this case Hoye).
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Bingo. We have a winner.
Also, see the Oak-KC doubleheader, with Mike Muchlinski serving as the "5th umpire".