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Disaffected MLB fans take to Twitter to criticize terrible umpiring in World Series Game 6

World Series - Philadelphia Phillies v Houston Astros - Game Six fans have had enough of the umpiring crew in Game Six of the World Series. The home plate umpire made some questionable calls throughout the game, putting batters in a tough position. outfielder Nick Castellanos was especially frustrated by a call in the fourth inning that caused him to strike out. In a 3-2 count, pitcher Framber Valdez fired in a fastball that appeared to be inside by K-Zone standards. But it caught enough of the plate for the home plate umpire to ring Castellanos up. Nick Castellanos had some words for the home plate umpire after this called strike 3.Nick Castellanos had some words for the home plate umpire after this called strike 3. It was a tough call, especially for Castellanos, who has been struggling in this series. Coming into Game Six, he was hitting a lowly .150 in the series. His struggles at the plate this series have been a big talking point for Phillies fans. MLB fans have taken to Twitter to voice their displeasure with the call. It seems that many fans are fully ready to embrace robot umpires. "Ump has been awful all game," one fan explained. Ump has been awful all game Ump has been awful all game "Robot umps will save this game," said another. Robot umps will save this game Robot umps will save this game Ball 4 Ball 4 Horrible for both sides Horrible for both sides Horrible call!! Horrible call!! Umpiring has not been consistent. They wonder why umpires need to be escorted in and out of stadiums Umpiring has not been consistent. They wonder why umpires need to be escorted in and out of stadiums It was a little inside tough call though It was a little inside tough call though That’s embarrassing to see an umpire miss THAT bad is such a long AB especially! Wow! That’s embarrassing to see an umpire miss THAT bad is such a long AB especially! Wow! That was so bad I had to check if Angel Hernandez was behind the plate. That was so bad I had to check if Angel Hernandez was behind the plate. This guy has had a bad strike zone all game. This guy has had a bad strike zone all game. Fans couldn't believe that an umpire could make a call that bad in one of the most important games of the year. Given how good both of these teams' pitching staffs are, every base runner is important. All it takes is for one base runner to motivate the team to hit. Striking out kills momentum for the team hitting, instantly.

MLB may have robot umpires sooner than expected

2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Rob Manfred Fans will get a taste of some new rules in the 2023 MLB season. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced a couple of different rules that he is going to implement for the 2023 season. One of the biggest changes is the implementation of a pitch clock. Pitchers have 15 seconds to deliver a pitch when there are no runners on base and 20 seconds when runners are. It has been tested in the Minor Leagues and has been shown to speed up the game by nearly 20 minutes. The second biggest change is banning the defensive shift. Teams will have to employ two defensive players on each side of second base. No infielder can play straight up in the outfield, either. Given how well these rules go over in the 2023 season, robot umpires could be Manfred's next implementation. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found