Tuesday, July 18, 2006

What Else Could Go Wrong?


The Mariners took a lead into the 9th inning against the Yankees before getting hosed by a bogus call and then getting dumped on, literally.

Mariners second baseman Jose Lopez made a sliding grab of Jorge Posada's grounder on the slick outfield grass, found a firm grip and threw a strike to first. But umpire Mike Reilly called Posada safe -- replays clearly showed he was out -- leaving runners at the corners.

The Mariners screamed in protest, and a white towel came sailing out of Seattle's dugout. Manager Mike Hargrove charged out to argue and was quickly ejected by Reilly.

Damon followed with a sacrifice fly that tied it at 4 giving JJ Putz's his third blown save in 20 chances. Next came a rain delay followed by extra innings. Melky Cabrera would homer to lead off the 11th inning and complete the New York Yankees rally for a 5-4 win.