Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ripped third-base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt over an obstruction call that set up a big sixth inning for the Phillies, who went on to win 9-4 on Wednesday night.
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After the smoke had cleared, the team remained furious at Wendelstedt's ruling. Roberts said it was"an egregious missed call.""I think this guy has seen this play a million times, and he just wanted some part of, I don't know, part of a moment in the game," Rojas said."And it's really sad that it changed the whole context of the game for us, especially the way that we're playing right now, trying to win games.
Over the offseason, Major League Baseball asked umpires to re-emphasize Rule 6.00 and call obstruction if they determine the fielder positioned himself to impede or hinder a runner's path to the base before receiving the ball.
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