Why Didn T Braves Challenge Potentially Pivotal Call In World Series Game 6 Vs. Astros
His starting pitcher, Max Fried, had just induced a slow grounder by Michael Brantley. Fried went to cover first base after first baseman Freddie Freeman fielded the ball. What happened next caused quite the stir as Brantley stepped on Fried’s ankle, never touched first base and was subsequently called safe. GAME 6: Scoring updates, highlights from Braves-Astros As it turned out, Fried didn’t touch the bag, either — initially. His glove did and left foot eventually did while Brantley was running into right field....