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Old Fri Jul 15, 2011, 12:02pm
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Originally Posted by MikeStrybel View Post
A replay on QuickPitch showed Hernandez kill the play shortly after the ball glanced off the batter and point to first for the award. That would seem to indicate that he had determined his call a second or two after the play, just as taught. While he does seem to be a magnet (along with Drake) for controversy, it looks like he did his job here. Good call, even with the eyes closed.
Thanks for the additional info. Not that I believe the announcers but why else look at his hand if you're the umpire *shrug*

-Josh
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