Two overturned calls in Detroit’s 9-4 loss to the Mets drew on-air criticism from Tigers broadcasters Jason Benetti and Andy Dirks, who questioned whether MLB replay officials had enough evidence to reverse either ruling.
The flashpoint came after a fourth-inning play at third base and a fifth-inning call at first, with Dirks saying he was "beside myself" over how replay defined clear proof from one play to the next.
A.J. Hinch was ejected in the fourth inning after arguing a call at third, underscoring Detroit’s frustration during a game that ended with a three-game Mets sweep.
MLB posts replay angles on its website, and the report said the fifth-inning overturn appeared correct on additional footage, but the fourth remained disputed even as the Mets broadcast viewed the runner as safe.
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