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Orioles Frustrated by Controversial Tag Call

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The Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, with a controversial tag play becoming the turning point. In the sixth inning, Ernie Clement dodged Gunnar Henderson's tag attempt, and umpires ruled him safe despite the Orioles' protests. Henderson called the decision "super frustrating," saying it was a new call for him.

The controversial call proved crucial as Toronto scored three runs afterward to take the lead. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz argued that Henderson made a sufficient tag attempt, but umpires disagreed. Pitcher Shane Baz expressed his frustration without commenting directly, saying he'd face fines for speaking out. The Orioles felt the umpiring cost them the game.

Adding to the Orioles' frustration, Jackson Holliday was later called out in the ninth for leaving his baseline, a ruling umpires explained differently than the Clement play. The contrasting calls left Baltimore questioning the consistency of the umpiring crew. The Blue Jays capitalized on the disputed play to secure a series win against their division rivals.