Yankees correctly challenge 5 straight missed calls in loss to Mariners; Aaron Boone and umpire Mike Estabrook exchange words
Umpires are going to have to get used to ABS as baseball has evolved to prioritize getting these critical calls correct on the field.
Home plate umpire Mike Estabrook was having a rough night during Monday’s game between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. Thankfully for the Yankees, ABS challenges now exist . The Yankees challenged five calls on balls and strikes by Estabrook.
They were right on all five challenges. Here’s a look at a few. One was an outside pitch to José Caballero that Estabrook called a strike and Caballero challenged.
Instead of an erroneous 1-1 count, it went to 2-0. During the same at-bat, Estabrook called a 3-2 pitch a strike for the second out of the top of the third inning. Caballero challenged again.
The pitch was low, and ABS confirmed it. Instead of walking to the dugout, Caballero took first base. pic.