Pete Alonso Reacts to Controversial Foul Call in Orioles Loss
Baltimore Orioles Pete Alonso discussed a questionable foul ball ruling in Wednesday's loss to the New York Yankees.
Pete Alonso's Baltimore Orioles experienced disappointment as they lost 5-3 to the New York Yankees in a crucial game. Despite hitting two home runs, Alonso only received credit for one of them, as a controversial foul call in the seventh inning went against him. After the ball was deemed foul, a replay confirmed the decision. Alonso expressed his belief that the replay center made an error, stating that the camera angle showed the ball to be fair.
He explained that the replay room ruled it foul due to the lack of alternative camera angles. The All-Star player suggested implementing tracking data on the foul pole, similar to the pylon camera used in football, as a simple solution to this issue. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz and Chris Bassitt, the starting pitcher, were similarly surprised by the call being upheld, with Bassitt calling the lack of technology "crazy" in 2026.
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