Beltran Hit by Foul Ball???

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Originally Posted by RichMSN

McClelland strikes again. Even the Mets announcers were talking about how huge a break the call was for the Mets. Watching the replays available, it appeared F5 was standing mostly in fair ground with the ball hitting his right butt cheek while standing on third. No way it was a foul ball when striking him - should've been an out.

Didn't hurt the Phillies ultimately -- the Mets blew a 7-0 lead and lost 8-7 in 13 innings.

It was interesting that the Mets announcers pointed out that Beltran was not back to the bag when he was hit. If he's hit while on the bag in fair territory, he's still out!