Orioles beat Rangers after MLB's first-ever game-ending ABS challenge
Samuel Basallo's decision resulted in a ball being overturned for a third strike
The first week of the Automated Ball-Strike ( ABS ) Challenge System has provided plenty of highlights across MLB. Wednesday’s matinee between the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers provided an historic moment in the technology’s history: the first game-deciding challenge. The Orioles led the Rangers 8-3 with two outs in the top of the ninth inning.
Rangers outfielder Evan Carter was at-bat with a 1-2 count. Albert Suárez’s pitch was judged by home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez to be outside for a second ball. Baltimore catcher Samuel Basallo immediately tapped the top of his head to signify a challenge.
The result? Ballgame over. Orioles win.
A game ending challenge for the Orioles today! Another ABS milestone for Major League Baseball The Orioles are now 6/7 on challenges defensively pic. twitter.