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Yankees’ gift from ABS ‘glitch’ doesn’t save them vs. Athletics
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The New York Yankees caught a lucky break from the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system on Saturday night, but it was all for naught as the Athletics prevailed 6-4 and ended their four-game losing streak.
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The controversial moment occurred in the fourth inning when Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom challenged a 2-0 pitch from Ryan Weathers that had been called a strike. After a short delay, home plate umpire Adam Beck announced the call was confirmed. However, replay data later showed the pitch was 0.8 inches below the strike zone and should have been ruled a ball .
A's manager Mark Kotsay reviewed the play on the dugout iPad and spoke with the umpiring crew between innings, but the Athletics were unable to recover their lost challenge. The ruling was ultimately of little consequence, as Soderstrom eventually worked a walk during the at-bat.
The A's controlled most of the game behind quality pitching and timely power hitting. Shea Langeliers opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning, while Soderstrom added a solo blast in the sixth. Reigning American League Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz continued his impressive season, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, including his 10th home run of the year in the seventh inning.
Starter JT Ginn produced one of the Athletics best pitching performances of the month, allowing just one unearned run on four hits across six innings. He struck out four and walked three while improving to 3-3. The win marked the A's first victory credited to a starting pitcher since May 15.
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Meanwhile, Weathers struck out 10 batters over 6.2 innings but surrendered five runs on six hits, including three home runs. The left-hander dropped to 2-3 and remains without a win in his last four starts despite receiving some of the lowest run support among qualified pitchers this season.
New York entered the game on a five-game winning streak and had scored 34 runs over the previous week, but the offense was mostly contained. The Yankees mounted a late rally in the ninth inning, drawing three consecutive bases-loaded walks. However, with the tying runs aboard, Jazz Chisholm Jr. grounded out to end the game.
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