Frank Robinson and the Montreal Expos had a legitimate complaint over a crucial blown call.
Luis Rivas hit a disputed home run in the 11th inning, sending the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 win over host Montreal last night.
Rivas' drive over the wall in the left-field corner was called fair by third base umpire Brian O'Nora.
Television replays showed the ball sailed to the left of the net that serves as a foul pole at Olympic Stadium and should have been ruled foul.
"The replay just confirmed what you saw, that's all," said Expos manager Robinson, who was ejected after a lengthy argument. Expos left fielder Brad Wilkerson immediately jumped up and down when he saw O'Nora signal a fair ball.
"I was close enough to see it. I don't need to see a replay," Wilkerson said.
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Luis Rivas hit a disputed home run in the 11th inning, sending the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 win over host Montreal last night.
Rivas' drive over the wall in the left-field corner was called fair by third base umpire Brian O'Nora.
Television replays showed the ball sailed to the left of the net that serves as a foul pole at Olympic Stadium and should have been ruled foul.
"The replay just confirmed what you saw, that's all," said Expos manager Robinson, who was ejected after a lengthy argument. Expos left fielder Brad Wilkerson immediately jumped up and down when he saw O'Nora signal a fair ball.
"I was close enough to see it. I don't need to see a replay," Wilkerson said.
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