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Realmuto makes postseason history with first game-ending ABS challenge
J.T. Realmuto ends game with first postseason ABS challenge.
In brief
J.T. Realmuto ends game with first postseason ABS challenge. J.T. Realmuto successfully challenged the final pitch in postseason history, ending the Phillies' 4-3 win over the Braves in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. Originally reported by Mlb.
Phillies win game 2
The Phillies kept their season alive with a 4-3, 10-inning victory over the Braves in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series on Wednesday.
Realmuto initiates first postseason abs challenge
J.T. Realmuto successfully initiated the first game-ending ABS challenge in postseason history, helping steer Andrew Painter through a jam in the bottom of the 10th inning.
Smith faces Painter in 10th inning
Pinch-hitter Dom Smith stepped in to face Painter with two on and two out in the bottom of the 10th inning.
Painter's pitching struggle
Painter, pitching in his third inning out of the bullpen, was nursing a skinny one-run lead. He recorded back-to-back swings and misses on a pair of changeups, jumping ahead of Smith 0-2.
Umpire calls pitch a ball
Home plate umpire Adam Beck initially called the pitch a ball, but Realmuto used the Phillies’ last challenge, a decision that wound up ending the game.
Realmuto's abs challenge success
Realmuto, a 13-year veteran, has proven particularly deft at challenging in the first year of the Automated-Ball Strike Challenge System (ABS). His 81% success rate in the regular season led all catchers (min. 20 challenges issued).
What to remember
J.T. Realmuto successfully challenged the final pitch in postseason history, ending the Phillies' 4-3 win over the Braves in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series.
