Astros @ Braves-Batter hit by oitch(no base awarded)

[APG]

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | HOU@ATL: Downs gets hit by pitch, then strikes out - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia

[zm1283]

I like this one. Watching it live the first time it didn't look like the right call, but on the replay it was a great call.

[Rufus]

I watched this live during the game and thought for sure it was a hit-by-pitch. I know umpires in the majors get paid to get the calls right, but that type of thing happens so fast and, I would imagine, infrequently that I thought it a very good call.

[jwwashburn]

I was watching live, as well, and my first response was-huh? The replay shows that he got it right, and I agree, this is a tough call.

Maybe it was more obvious from behind? The catcher was on to it, as well.

[TwoBits]

I agree with all of the above. I couldn't believe the umpire could make that call when I viewed it at full speed. Slo-mo replay definitely shows the batter threw his elbow into the pitch. Regardless, I'm still surprised that the umpire ruled the way he did on a high and tight pitch.

[voiceoflg]

At least that pitch connected. It reminds me of this gem.

YouTube - Ole Miss - Arkansas baseball...Emmy Nominations

[jkumpire]

After that chicken wing he deserves an 0-20 slump with 8 k's. That's as lame as a one-legged man in a butt kicking contest.

[DG]

When was it that Jeter pulled his acting job off?

[dileonardoja]

Originally Posted by jkumpire

After that chicken wing he deserves an 0-20 slump with 8 k's. That's as lame as a one-legged man in a butt kicking contest.

I totally disagree. Batter is doing exactly what he should be doing in a close game especially in extra innings. 99% of the time he will get the award.