You Be the Judge: Worst Call at Home Plate Ever At End of Pirates-Braves Game?

For those that stayed up, it may have been the most incredible ending for a marathon game. Not because of some spectacular walk off, but for what may rank as the worst call at the plate in the history of the game. At 6 hours and 38 minutes, Scott Proctor hit into a fielder’s choice, and Julio Lugo headed for home.  Pirates catcher Michael McCenry, who had played all 19 innings, got the ball ahead of the plate. You be the judge. Is Julio Lugo safe at home? Home plate umpire Jerry Meals did and called the game over a 4-3 win for the Braves. Maury Brown is the Founder and President of the Business of Sports Network, which includes The Biz of Baseball, The Biz of Football, The Biz of Basketball and The Biz of Hockey, and is a contributor to Forbes SportsMoney blog.. He is available as a freelance writer. Brown's full bio is here. He looks forward to your comments via email and can be contacted through the Business of Sports Network (select his name in the dro...