This Might Be The Worst Call of the MLB Season

By John Foley

Philly Sports and Culture Writer

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Trea Turner stole second base in the third inning of a close Phillies/Brewers game on Tuesday.

He was initially called out, but after instant replay review... Wait, what? They upheld the call?

Here's the play:

Does anyone see a tag here? pic.twitter.com/haYtIWx7fy
— John Foley (@2008Philz) September 18, 2024

Where is the tag?

Announcers Tom McCarthy and Ben Davis were as incredulous as the rest of us:

T-Mac and Ben Davis can’t believe the call pic.twitter.com/kSy79oNzIJ

— John Foley (@2008Philz) September 18, 2024

Major league umpiring talent seems to be at an all-time low.

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John Foley

Before joining OnPattison.com, John Foley was a Phillies beat writer for PHLY Sports and the founder of a popular independent Phillies newsletter. He has provided nontraditional local sports coverage since 2013. Foley grew up in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. He's a proud product of the Philadelphia public school system, a Penn State grad, and a Georgetown Law alum. A licensed attorney, he sits on the board of the Papermill Food Hub, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping families in need throughout the city. Find him on your favorite social media: @2008philz.