When Milwaukee retired Atlanta batter Adam Duvall on a foul fly ball in Game 4 of the NLDS, Brian Snitker wanted to challenge the play. But we foresaw a problem - infield catch calls are not reviewable. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/10/brewers-braves-nlds-replays-infield-fly.html
When HP Umpire Tony Randazzo's out call went to New York, the outcome of that conversation was apparent from Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez's action afterward. By removing the headset, giving no mechanic or other indication as to what the call was, and traveling directly toward the Braves' dugout to speak with manager Snitker, it was clear that the play had not been reviewed.
Instead, the official record chalks it up to a rules check on an unreviewable play which means the out call (catch), not subject to review, didn't stand, didn't get confirmed, nor overturned, but simply was left untouched by video.
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