Baty first batter to have robot ump change bases-loaded walk to inning-ending called third strike

TL;DR

Brett Baty of the New York Mets became the first player to have a bases-loaded walk reversed to a called third strike by MLB's new challenge system. This occurred during a game against the Colorado Rockies, which the Mets ultimately lost.

Key points

Brett Baty became the first batter to have a walk reversed to a strike.
The reversal occurred during a game between the Mets and Rockies.
The Mets lost the game and were swept in the series.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Done in by a robot reversal, Brett Baty of the New York Mets became the first batter to have a bases-loaded walk changed to an inning-ending called third strike by Major League Baseball's new challenge system. Plate umpire Ryan Blakney was challenged four times in the first inning of the Colorado Rockies' 3-1 win a in doubleheader opener on Sunday, and three calls were overturned. Baty dropped his bat and started to take off his batting gloves as he headed toward first after Blakney called ball four on a bases-loaded, full-count sinker on the outside corner. Only Colorado catcher Brett Sullivan tapped his helmet for an appeal, and the Automated Ball-Strike System changed the pitch to a called third strike for the inning’s final out. Instead of moving ahead 1-0, the Mets never led all day as they were swept. The Rockies won the nightcap 3-0 for a three-game sweep, sending the Mets to their 15th loss in 17 games. “It would have been big to get a run on the board there in the first,” Baty said. “But it’s part of the game now, so got to deal with it.” Four of seven challenges overall were successful. Bo Bichette overturned a strike on Jose Quintana’s first pitch of the game and walked. Bichette was only the second player this season to challenge the first pitch of a game to his team: the Los Angeles Angels’ Zach Neto failed to overturn a strike from Cincinnati’s Brandon Williamson on April 11. “I was really surprised,” Quintana said, “I think that pitch was right on the line.” After struck out, Colorado unsuccessfully challenged the first pitch to , who then succeeded in having a 2-1 pitch changed to a ball. Robert also walked, loaded the bases with a bloop single and struck out. Three batters before Baty previously had bases-loaded walks changed by ABS to a called strike three, but none had ended innings, according to Elias: ’s Yanier Diaz by ’s on April 11, ’s by the ’ the next day and Tampa Bay’s by of the on April 16. Before the ABS decision, Quintana had assumed Colorado was trailing 1-0. “I was thinking next pitch," he said. \\_ AP MLB:

Q&A

What happened to Brett Baty during the game against the Rockies?

Brett Baty had a bases-loaded walk changed to a called third strike due to MLB's new challenge system, marking a first in baseball history.

How did the new challenge system affect the Mets' game outcome?

The reversal of Baty's walk prevented the Mets from scoring in the first inning, contributing to their loss against the Rockies, who completed a three-game sweep.

What is the Automated Ball-Strike System in baseball?

The Automated Ball-Strike System is a technology used by MLB to review and potentially overturn umpire calls regarding balls and strikes during games.