Dodgers 5, Twins 2: Twins Start with a Bang, Then Barely Muster a Whimper

[Western SD Fan]

2 hours ago, tony&rodney said:

The umpire was a little shaky last night but it was pretty equal. The call that hurt was the check swing not called a swing (he went). Smith hit a home run on the next pitch.

There was a short discussion last night during the broadcast about allowing the check swing to be added the plays that can be challenged.  Plouffe correctly stated that they would need to fix the rule before they could allow it as a challengeable play.  If you read the rule on a check swing, it's so vague that it is something only a politician would appreciate.  I don't see them allowing the check swing next year as the manager ejection meter would go down and that is entertainment according to Manfred.

[David Maro]

Don't play baseball,men on 1st and 2nd no outs swing for the fences even with 2 strikes. How about trying to move the runners up. Went to bed knowing game was over in the 5th.

[shimrod]

3 hours ago, tony&rodney said:

There are two easy fixes. If the ABS is accurate, use it on every pitch.

This. It doesn't even need to reflect an accurate zone as long as it's consistent. 

[S Bart]

6 hours ago, MMMordabito said:

He only has 13 more years to catch Satchel Paige.

Satchel the great.