It is time for Major League Baseball to enter the 21st century and fully adapt a replay review policy. This postseason is further evidence that baseball is seriously flawed without replay capability. The last game of the ALDS is a prime example. Joe Mauer of the Twins hit a double that was along the third baseline that was fair by at least a foot, but the umpire called it foul. The Yankees went on to win the game and the series. If Major League Baseball allowed plays like that to be reviewed and the call to be corrected, games would be decided without controversy.
The league does allow homerun balls to be reviewed, which is a step in the right direction. But, controversial homeruns are only a small part of the problem. Replay review needs to be implemented towards questionable calls at each base, as well as hits that are along the baseline like the recently controversial call. Those against the notion argue that replay will slow down the already excessively long game. But if the league is willing to extend breaks between innings for commercials, they should be willing to sacrifice another 5 minutes to the game in order to guarantee the correct call is made.
Major League Baseball needs to evolve with every other sport in the 21st century by finally implementing instant replay review.
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