Orioles call for improved technology after controversial foul ball ruling
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles expressed frustration following a controversial call in their game against the New York Yankees on August 19, 2026. A deep fly by Pete Alonso was ruled foul in the seventh inning despite appearing fair on replay, a call that stood after review. The Yankees capitalized, scoring two runs in the eighth to secure a 5-3 victory. Manager Craig Albernaz highlighted the need for enhanced technology similar to what is used in other sports, pointing to advanced ball-tracking data available during games. Pitcher Chris Bassitt criticized the lack of tools to determine boundary calls effectively, suggesting financial constraints are behind the absence of necessary technology.
- •Orioles faced Yankees on August 19, 2026.
- •Pete Alonso's fly ball was ruled foul after review.
- •Yankees scored two runs in the eighth inning.
- •Manager Albernaz called for updated technology for fair-foul calls.
- •Chris Bassitt mentioned financial reasons for lack of technology.
- 4:54 AMESPN — O's bash MLB technology after near-HR ruled foul
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles cry foul after controversial review costs Pete Alonso home run vs. Yankees
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles announcers stunned by ruling on potential homer, call for foul-pole electronic measurements
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles call for more technology after Pete Alonso's near-homer is ruled foul vs. Yankees
"Major League Baseball now uses technology to confirm or overturn balls and strikes. Is it time for something similar around the foul poles? The Baltimore Orioles certainly felt aggrieved Wednesday night against the New York Yankees after Pete Alonso's deep fly to left field in the seventh inning was ruled foul — and the call was upheld on a review.
"Just about everybody in Oriole Park at Camden Yards thought Pete Alonso had hit his second home run of the game to give the Baltimore Orioles the lead over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. But not third-base umpire Will Little. With the game tied 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning, a…
"The Orioles criticized MLB for being behind on technology after Pete Alonso's deep fly to left was ruled foul and the call was upheld on a review Wednesday night against the Yankees.
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External links- ESPNAug 20, 2026, 4:54 AMO's bash MLB technology after near-HR ruled foul
The Orioles criticized MLB for being behind on technology after Pete Alonso's deep fly to left was ruled foul and the call was upheld on a review Wednesday night against the Yankees.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:47 AMOrioles cry foul after controversial review costs Pete Alonso home run vs. Yankees
The Orioles were perplexed after Pete Alonso's towering shot was ruled foul and was upheld on review. They believe the technology exists to avoid potential error.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:46 AMOrioles announcers stunned by ruling on potential homer, call for foul-pole electronic measurements
Just about everybody in Oriole Park at Camden Yards thought Pete Alonso had hit his second home run of the game to give the Baltimore Orioles the lead over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. But not third-base umpire Will Little. With the game tied 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning, a…
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:13 AMOrioles call for more technology after Pete Alonso's near-homer is ruled foul vs. Yankees
Major League Baseball now uses technology to confirm or overturn balls and strikes. Is it time for something similar around the foul poles? The Baltimore Orioles certainly felt aggrieved Wednesday night against the New York Yankees after Pete Alonso's deep fly to left field in the seventh inning was ruled foul — and the call was upheld on a review.
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