The game should not have come down to that call BUT.... MLB has a real problem with these rules. There is no consistency to the application of the rules. Can't block second base but can block home plate? What is that????
I call BS on calling Alonso out at home - clearly the catcher was blocking the plate w/o the ball and even with that Alonso touched the plate before he was tagged. It would have been nice if Mendoza showed more emotion - might motivate the team.
The game should not have come down to that call BUT.... MLB has a real problem with these rules. There is no consistency to the application of the rules. Can't block second base but can block home plate? What is that????
I call BS on calling Alonso out at home - clearly the catcher was blocking the plate w/o the ball and even with that Alonso touched the plate before he was tagged. It would have been nice if Mendoza showed more emotion - might motivate the team.