UConn’s NCAA tournament regional final win over Maryland featured a bit of controversy Monday night thanks to a questionable call late in the contest.
With the Terps trailing the Huskies 10–8 at the top of the eighth inning, UMD outfielder Chris Alleyne delivered a crucial hit facing a 1–2 count with a runner on third. As Alleyne’s chopper rolled partially down the first baseline, pitcher Justin Willis scooped the ball and lofted it behind first baseman Ben Huber who collided with Alleyne.
Initially, the wild sequence resulted in Alleyne notching his second RBI of the game while shrinking UMD’s deficit to one as the crowd cheered on. However, that moment of excitement would quickly turn into one filled with confusion after the umpire called Alleyne out due to runner’s interference.
