chippers comments after the game
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-Guy kept both pitchers on the plate all day. Then for some reason decides to start calling backdoor sliders that are six inches off the plate. Guess it was too hot and he had to get on that plane. It’s unfortunate because 3-1 and 3-2, obviously he’s throwing me sliders and curveballs off the plate. He’s being very careful. We’ve got a our best hitter coming up right after that. It’s unfortunate that Mac didn’t get the chance to win us that ballgame.
-frustrating when you’re not allowed to do your job
-the officiating in this league is substandard
-after the 3-1 call, he apologized, but said he knew he was dealing w a larger than average zone at that point
-if a guy isn’t doing his job, I’m gonna say something. If i get fined, I get fined, I don’t care
-I’m out there giving it everything I’ve got and wasn’t allowed to do my job
-I’ve been here 18 years, I know what balls and strikes are. He can stare me down all he wants, he made 2 bad calls