Tigers announcer has one word reaction to laughable overturned call by ABS
During a Tigers-Braves game, an umpire's incorrect ball call on a clear strike was overturned by the automated ball-strike system (ABS), prompting a bemused reaction from Tigers announcer Jason Benetti. Benetti described the situation as 'yikes,' highlighting the growing role of technology in correcting human error in baseball. The overturned call contributed to a Matt Vierling strikeout in the Braves' 5-2 victory.
- ▪Braves pitcher Bryce Elder threw a pitch that was clearly a strike, but umpire Roberto Ortiz initially called it a ball.
- ▪The automated ball-strike system (ABS) review showed the pitch was well within the strike zone, leading to the call being overturned.
- ▪Tigers announcer Jason Benetti reacted with a one-word comment: 'It is… yikes,' underscoring the absurdity of the original call.
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MLB Tigers announcer has one word reaction to laughable overturned call by ABS By Bridget Reilly Published May 2, 2026, 12:47 p.m. ET An MLB umpire might need to get his eyes checked — stat. The automated ball-strike system (ABS) has granted baseball fans another hilarious gem on Thursday. Braves righty Bryce Elder threw a clear strike down the middle when facing Tigers’ Matt Vierling, but home umpire Roberto Ortiz called it a ball. Catcher Drake Baldwin quickly challenged the call, and ABS revealed it was undoubtedly a strike. After watching how far inside the zone the pitch was, Tigers play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti had a funny one-word reaction. “It is…yikes,” Benetti said. A call is overturned during a Tigers-Braves game on Thursday that was clearly not a ball.
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