Here we go again with the calls for robot umpires.
Because home plate umpire Mark Carlson made a strike call on a ball that was extremely off the plate that ended the Washington Nationals’ 8-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners.
The batter, Jeimer Candelario, was confused. The announcers on both sides of the booth were very much wondering why the heck that was called a strike. And look at the screenshot above: That was low and outside. But called a strike! With the bases loaded! Not sure if it was as bad as a call from back in March, but it was still pretty bad.
MLB fans and the aforementioned announcers ripped that call on Twitter. Here’s a roundup:
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Announcers ripped it
"Strike 3 called — if you say so. And the Mariners win it." pic.twitter.com/MIQDpolsBe
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 27, 2023
It was past the ump’s bedtime pic.twitter.com/VMEOdz33ob
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) June 27, 2023
Fans too
Perhaps home plate ump, Mark Carlson, had a dinner reservation.
This feels like the kind of call that will lead to someone on Washington getting ejected when the lineup cards are exchanged before Tuesday's game. https://t.co/XHFnAvDv34
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) June 27, 2023
Mark Carlson good lord pic.twitter.com/qZiPxEGec2
— B-Dub (@BW_DCX9) June 27, 2023
Wow. @Nationals–@Mariners the latest reason for robot umps. That’s not even remotely close. Mark Carlson, you just have exhibit A to lose your job.
— Tyler George (@tylertgeorge) June 27, 2023
What a bad call Mark Carlson. Got dinner plans or something 🤦♀️
— Patty & doggos (@pmacewan) June 27, 2023
Here's the Major League Baloney call of the day. Nationals had the bases loaded down 4 runs in the 9th inning and the umpire rung Jeimer Candelario up on a 1-2 pitch low and away.
Even Seattle's play-by-play announcer said "Strike 3 called—if you say so—and the Mariners win." 🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/6vj8SjyZZX
— Sloan Piva (@SloanPiva) June 27, 2023
Bases juiced down 4 with 2 outs in the 9th and you call this a strike to end the game? Nationals slim hopes dashed by the ump. Mariners win 8-4. pic.twitter.com/0z4B35Md6t
— Jacob (@psihateyoualot) June 27, 2023
