The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a tough loss against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, resulting in a 9-4 defeat in the rubber match between the top two teams in the National League (box score). The game took a turn for the worse for the Dodgers during the sixth inning when they allowed five runs, turning a 4-3 lead into an 8-4 deficit. Controversy surrounded the game, leading to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts being ejected for the first time this season.
The controversy began when Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh laid down a bunt to the left side of the infield to advance Alec Bohm, who was on second base as the tying run. Dodgers third baseman Enrique Hernandez threw to third base, where shortstop Miguel Rojas was waiting to tag Marsh out. However, the third-base umpire ruled Bohm safe due to obstruction.
The play in question:
If the Dodgers had been awarded the out, they could have potentially ended the inning with a double play. Instead, the Phillies tied the game, and a series of events led to a three-run home run by Kyle Schwarber.
After the game, Roberts expressed his frustration with the umpire’s call, stating, “He got it wrong. That’s just a fact. Umpiring is hard. They do a great job. Tonight, that play affected the game.” Rojas was even more critical, accusing the umpire of trying to be the hero.
Crew chief Marvin Hudson explained that the call was based on a new rule regarding obstruction this year, where Rojas needed to have possession of the ball before obstructing Bohm. The play was not eligible for video review.
The Phillies will move on to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, while the Dodgers will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in their upcoming series.
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