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Umpire's strike call overturned after ABS challenge
Original: Strike 1 overturned to ball 1 after ABS challenge
Major League Baseball saw a strike call overturned to a ball after a player used the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system, with replay technology overriding the on-field umpire. The moment highlights how the ABS system, being used in MLB games, is beginning to change outcomes on close pitch calls and shifting the dynamics between umpires, players and technology.
Why now: The automated ball-strike challenge system is new in MLB and every overturned call draws attention to its impact on officiating.
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