CC Sabathia: UPDATED: ruling upheld

Ok, those of you who saw it - what say you?

Scorer said LaRoche was 2/3rds of the way down the line when CC fielded the ball.
That's not even close - we had 2 angles that clearly show he's not even half-way there, and maybe only a third of the way at most.

I am hoping I finally worked a no-hitter.

 

Re: CC Sabathia: no-no or no?

I vote for it being probably the most awkward no-hitter ever.

 

Re: CC Sabathia: no-no or no?

I'd say you are right - but in deference to the official scorer, this is a no-brainer. Call's not even a close one to decide.

 

Re: CC Sabathia: no-no or no?

LaRoche was halfway there when Sabathia touched the ball.

Honestly, it would have taken a hell of a play, the direction that massive man was moving when he gathered the ball.

Every day of the week, I score that a hit.

 

Re: CC Sabathia: no-no or no?

I watched the play a half-dozen times on MLB.tv. I agree.

 

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Halfway? Not even - that's the main crux of my argument in favor of an error. To be honest, after seeing it numerous times in the truck, I think had he picked it up again and thrown it, it's still an out.

 

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No intended huge offense..... but how in fuck do you say he is only a third of the way there?
Are you watching some Canadian Rules baseball where the actual first base is 135 feet from home?

 

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He absolutely makes the play if he holds it.

 

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Well, I'd say more close to halfway than a third, but for sure no more than that.
Our low third angle really showed it.

 

Re: CC Sabathia: no-no or no?

Hit.

If the Pirates had gotten a few more is this even an issue?

 

Re: CC Sabathia: no-no or no?

He makes the play if he uses his glove. No hit.