Tyler Stephenson's ABS Challenge Secures 11th Strikeout and Free Pizza for Reds Fans
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
Tyler Stephenson's ABS Challenge Secures 11th Strikeout and Free Pizza for Reds Fans
9 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
Stephenson’s successful challenge in the ninth inning of the Reds’ 7-2 win over the Rockies at Great American Ball Park overturned a ball call, giving Cincinnati its 11th strikeout and triggering LaRosa’s pizza giveaway.
Reliever Brock Burke struck out Colorado’s Edouard Julien after the challenge, delighting the crowd and later added a 12th strikeout to end the game. The Reds improved their record to 19-10, leading the NL Central.
The ABS challenge system not only benefits players but also engages fans, as demonstrated by the raucous celebration for free pizza. The Reds and Rockies continue their series Wednesday, with Cincinnati holding momentum.
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How does a pizzeria calculate the ROI on giving away thousands of pizzas after a single strikeout?
Why are catchers proving far more successful at challenging calls than the pitchers who throw them?
As technology publicly proves umpires wrong, is the 'human element' of baseball facing extinction?
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