The Twins looked primed to extend their winning streak Sunday, applying ample early pressure on offense. But some bad at-bats in key situations, mental lapses and Angel Hernandez ensured that the streak would go no further than 12.
Most people don’t know the names of refs or umpires around a specific league, but every sport has some that all fans are aware of. Sometimes it’s because they are genuinely good at what they do, and other times it is because they are known for missed calls and people don’t want to see them involved with their favorite team.
This is just the latest in a long line of clearly horrible calls or no-calls.
Rangers survive Angel Hernandez jump scare to take opener The Texas Rangers scored twelve runs while the Houston Astros scored eight runs. The Rangers and Astros drew Lance Barksdale’s umpiring crew — designated crew Q by Major League Baseball — which also happens to count Angel Hernandez among their ranks.
The New York Yankees came away with an 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, but it was not the normal win, as umpire Angel Hernandez was behind the plate and he made multiple questionable calls for both sides.
The umpire started the season by screwing up an obvious call last week, and he was even making headlines in spring training.
MLB umpire Angel Hernandez once again found himself in the middle of a hairy situation on a terrible call that led to a Gleyber Torres strike out.
MLB umpire Angel Hernandez made another egregious call, and fans let him have it.
Angel Hernandez needed barely one week into the new MLB season to go full Angel Hernandez.
Although Angel Hernandez avoided his usual ball-strike criticism on Friday during a game between the Cardinals and Nationals, he still made himself a focal point.
Notes and quotes on the Nationals in West Palm Beach, FL. Josiah Gray walked two, struck out five, and gave up a run on two hits when he faced the Boston Red Sox in his second start of the spring last weekend.
PHILADELPHIA – Bryce Harper, the undisputed face of the Philadelphia Phillies, is one player who will make his thoughts known when arguing a questionable decision.
Bryce Harper literally flipped his lid after being ejected from Thursday night's game.
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