September 17, 2009
by Jason@IIATMS
Frustrated with the end-of-the-games calls against Nick Green, Angels manager quipped(emphasis mine):
“What was the count at the end, 3-4 to Green?“ Angels manager Mike Scioscia said sarcastically. “I thought we had him a couple of times. I was surprised. It’s a good umpiring crew and I think we really feel strongly they missed a couple times we had Green struck out. Unfortunately, that’s the focal point of the game and it didn’t go our way.”
Ouch.
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Though closer Brian Fuentes surely didn’t endear himself to the men in blue with this doozy:
“Especially here and some other places, they seem timid to make calls,”
Make that check payable to MLB, Brian.
he said after twice failing to get a third strike called on pinch-hitter Nick Green, who wound up drawing a bases-loaded walk to score the tying run. “I’ve heard it from other guys that come in here and say that. That’s either because it’s a mistake, or they’re scared.”