It’s not the Fall Classic without a controversial call. Just inquiry Don Denkinger or Dave McNally. In the top of the ninth inning of Game 1 of the 2011 Earth Series, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa sent fair-handed reliever Jason Motte outside to the hill to protect a 3-2 lead. He retired the first Rangers’ batter that he faced with hardly any aid at all: Motte induced a comebacker from Michael Young, snagged the ball and fired a strike to first. One away.With the second outside, though, the Redbirds’ bearded reliever may have gotten a small extra aid.. from the house plate umpire. Glance at More…
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