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Tim Capurso

Former MLB Umpire Explains Controversial Home Run Reversal in Padres-Marlins

Aug 11, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) hits a ground-rule double against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports | Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The San Diego Padres appeared to have tied Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins when Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, with two outs and his club trailing by one run, lined a ball to deep left field. The ball bounced off of Marlins left fielder Kyle Stowers and traveled over the fence, prompting the umpiring crew to signal for a home run-and the Padres to begin celebrating what they believed was the game-tying hit.

But the play was reviewed in the replay room and ultimately reversed to a ground-rule double, which wiped the tying run off the board for San Diego, and, after catcher Luis Campusano struck out swinging, resulted in a loss for the Padres.

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