What to do about apparent wrong calls?

[Panda Bear]

I would like some expert opinions on how best to handle a difficult situation. Last season, I watched (from behind home) a base umpire make s series of apparent wrong calls.

It was clearly not intentional, and the plays were close, and I'm not saying I haven't blown my share as well. But after a while, it was apparent he was missing close calls. It was a playoff game, so there was urgency to the outcome. It was an assembled crew from all over. I didn't know the individual, never saw him before, and haven't seen him again.

Fortunately, the mistakes didn't affect the outcome of the game, but, what if they would have?

It was clearly his call in each case, and normally you shouldn't intervene if he doesn't ask for help and no one appeals. Because I didn't know him, and by the time I recognized the pattern, the game was getting some spread to the score, so, coupled with a very fast pace to the game, I didn't risk a disruption by approaching him about it. If it were a local game or I knew the person involved, I would have talked to him.

Thankfully, even though they were beconing aware of the problem as well, neither manager made an issue of it. (Isn't it interesting how some of the best coaches are some of the most tolerant?)

Not knowing his background, I hesitated to raise the issue afterward, since, as noted, it clearly wasn't intentional, and I didn't want to get someone in hot water over 1 day's events.

This type of scenario obviously applys to other sports besides softball & baseball. I really try to respect the decisions of others, and incourage asking for help if in doubt. It can also be very disruptive to nitpick or confer to death. But, at what point should an umpire / referee / etc. step in on another's call?

My 1st. concern is for the players, who deserve to settle things on the field. But I can also envision a big game turning into a small riot if too many mistakes are overlooked.

Thanks in advance for opinions on how best to handle this.