Thread: Ill Umpire
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Old Sun Apr 28, 2013, 07:17am
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Originally Posted by tmagan View Post
In tonight's game between the Mets at Phillies, Home plate umpire Brian O'Nora fell ill and was replaced at home plate after a 15 minute delay. What I was wondering is during a regular season game, why not have an umpire stand behind a pitcher calling balls and strikes instead of everyone waiting 15 minutes.
I have only seen this done in Little League and small fry ball. I have never seen this done in games where the players shave. There is a reason for this but I doubt that you would understand it. I agree with others, either go by a hot dog and another beer or change the channel.
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