Adrian Gonzalez is still fuming about being called out on a close play at home plate in the second inning of the Dodgers 10-2 loss against the Cubs in Game 4 of the NLCS.
The Dodgers first baseman was called out at home after attempting to score from second base on a single by Andrew Toles. Gonzalez reached towards home plate as he slid in, appearing to beat Wilson Contreras tag. He was called out, but Gonzalez and the Dodgers asked for a replay. Upon review, the call was upheld. Gonzalez was not happy about it.
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After an Andrew Toles single, Adrian Gonzalez is thrown out by Jason Heyward at home plate, and the call stands on review
Gonzalez told ESPN.com he knew he was safe.
“I knew I was safe,” Gonzalez said. “We’ve got plenty of still frames that prove I was safe. Unfortunately, it turned into a trial, and they said there was not enough evidence.”
He even posted a photo on Twitter, which shows his hand on the plate before Contreras applies a tag.
Somehow this is an out. #NLCS Takeseries lead tomorrow! Got to do this. Us against the world. pic.twitter.com/DAM8BRytrT
— Adrián González (@Adrian_ElTitan) October 20, 2016
“Usually, they say the play stands, but they said there wasn’t enough evidence, which means they know I was safe,” Gonzalez said.”
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper even expressed frustration at the call, tweeting the replay system was “still broke.”
He was safe! Replay system still broke..Same thing all year long! #DontMessItUp
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) October 20, 2016
The call was tough, as the run would have given Los Angeles an early lead. Instead, no runs were scored in the inning and the Cubs would score four in the fourth to break open the game, routing the Dodgers 10-2 and tying the series two-all. The ruling might have prevented a Dodgers victory. Gonzalez has every right to be mad.
However, MLB isn’t going to reverse the call, so the best course of action for Gonzalez is to take his frustration out at the plate and make sure the next run he scores unquestionably counts.
[ESPN]