Cleveland misses chance to challenge call on instant replay

Guardians 2B Andres Gimenez (0) dives safely to second past the tag from Yankees 2B Gleyber Torres (25) during the sixth inning of Game 4. Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK

Cleveland blows chance to challenge call on instant replay in Game 5

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/18/22

The Cleveland Guardians blew an opportunity to challenge a call during Game 5 of their ALDS with the New York Yankees.

Andres Gimenez was batting with two outs in the top of the fourth inning and his team down 4-1 on Tuesday. He grounded a ball to first baseman Anthony Rizzo, and there was a race to first.

Rizzo did a head-first dive to the bag, while Gimenez did a feet-first slide.

Just as TBS was showing a replay of the play, announcer Bob Costas noticed that Gimenez was safe.

Anyone want to wake up the Cleveland Guardians replay team? How do you not challenge that play?

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— Beyond the Monster (@BeyondtheMnstr) October 18, 2022

Unfortunately, it was too late for Cleveland to challenge, so they missed a big opportunity. The game rolled to the bottom of the fourth where the Yankees went 1-2-3.

In a game where they’re trailing and the season is on the line, Cleveland couldn’t afford to not take advantage of any opportunities. They missed a chance to get a baserunner on in the fourth, which hurts.

The winner of the game will face the Houston Astros in the ALCS.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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