Umpire’s Five Calls Overturned by ABS Technology

During a Grapefruit League spring training game between the Pirates and Red Sox, home plate umpire Mitch Trzeciak faced a challenging day as five of his calls were overturned by the automated ball-strike challenge system. The overturned calls began in the first inning, with commentary highlighting Trzeciak’s struggles. Additionally, Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu experienced an unusual incident when he broke his bat on a check swing, despite not making contact with the ball. Ultimately, the Pirates won the exhibition game 16-7.

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