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Strike Two Overturned After ABS Challenge
Original: Strike 2 overturned after ABS challenge
Umpires in Major League Baseball have overturned a called strike two after a challenge to the automated ball-strike system, known as ABS. The call was corrected on review, showing the pitch outside the strike zone. The moment is drawing attention as MLB expands use of pitch challenges, giving players a way to contest ball and strike calls during games.
Why now: MLB is rolling out the ABS challenge system, and corrected calls like this show how it changes officiating in real games.
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- Strike 2 overturned after ABS challenge · MLB.com
- Strike 2 overturned after ABS challenge · MLB.com
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