In the replay of the disputed “caught foul tip” it really looked like the pitch was not even close to the bat and the batter did not cross the strike zone, as much as I would have appreciated a phantom makeup call. But McNeil’s questionable call was definitely a ball.
Justin Verlander pitched well enough, but he couldn't save Mets from embarrassing sweep
In the replay of the disputed “caught foul tip” it really looked like the pitch was not even close to the bat and the batter did not cross the strike zone, as much as I would have appreciated a phantom makeup call. But McNeil’s questionable call was definitely a ball.