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Umpire Controversies2021
The Check Swing
With the tying run on base in the ninth of a winner-take-all game, Wilmer Flores held up on an 0–2 slider. First-base umpire Gabe Morales ruled that he had swung. The Giants' season ended.
Los Angeles Dodgers · San Francisco Giants
Managerial Decisions2019
Kershaw, Then Kelly
Dave Roberts brought Clayton Kershaw in to protect a two-run lead, and Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto homered back to back. Joe Kelly then pitched a second inning, and Howie Kendrick hit a grand slam.
Washington Nationals · Los Angeles Dodgers
Managerial Decisions2016
Five Relievers in the Ninth
Matt Moore left Game 4 of the 2016 division series with a 5–2 lead after eight innings. Bruce Bochy used five relievers in the ninth and did not use Santiago Casilla. The Cubs scored four runs, the last on Javier Báez's single.
Chicago Cubs · San Francisco Giants
Fielding Fiascos2010
Three Errors by Conrad
In Game 3 of the 2010 NLDS, Brooks Conrad made three errors. The last one, on a two-out grounder in the ninth, let the Giants take a lead they did not give back.
Atlanta Braves · San Francisco Giants
No. 2000.10.03
2000
October 3
Pitching Disasters2000
Rick Ankiel Loses the Plate
Rick Ankiel was twenty-one, a phenom, and ahead 6–0 in his first playoff start. In the third inning he threw five wild pitches and could not find the strike zone.
St. Louis Cardinals · Atlanta Braves