I Am An Astros Fan-They So Got
what they deserved. First, let's just appreciate as objective observers that Mookie Betts is baseball brilliance. The man should be given a cape.
Two-I have watched this play over and over, and I can't tell. I know Mr. West had to make that call from over 100 feet away in real time, and what he saw was a ballplayer leap and have the ball knocked out of his glove by a fan. Is it possible that fan is a few inches on his side? It is possible. But I think that the spirit of the rules would suggest that the benefit of the doubt goes to the player, and that if a player can reach it he should be allowed to.
Three-if the Astros cheat well, then karma was right on time.
Four-I modeled the angle of Bett's leap because I am of similar height. I mimicked his arm angle and relative torso distance from the wall. Based on this I find it highly improbable his glove was over the wall. Of course Betts is more athletic than me by virtue of having to file flight plans to play outfield, so this is anecdotal.
Fifth-after this play the Astros, down 2-0, would go on to score 6 runs. This did not cost them a ballgame. Their pitching and defense did.
Sixth-With a runner at second and tow outs, once Martinez got to 2-0 Hinch should have walked him. He didn't, Sox get an eight run, allowing Kimbrel to go 2 innings. With a one run lead there is no way Cora stays with Kimbrel in the ninth. Price gets the ball-long story short, Astros probably win.
Seventh-The fan in question is seen wearing a Reagan Bush 84 hat. Refer to point three.
Overall this is basically the World Series. I feel whoever wins this takes no more than five ballgames to dispatch the NL champ. These are two amazing teams, evenly matched, and seven games with Verlander and Cole coming up is more likely than not. Good luck to all.
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